Liverpool is not likely to be looking for another forward this summer, but a player who matched a Kylian Mbappé record may have become a target this summer.
Liverpool has supposedly joined the race to sign a 17-goal forward who has matched a Kylian Mbappé record after impressing at Montpellier this season.
Made in Monegasque (translated by Sport Witness) explains that the Reds have already sent an ‘official’ to ‘closely observe’ Elye Wahi in action for the Ligue 1 outfit.
While Lyon won the match in question 5-4 that Liverpool supposedly had scouts in attendance for, Wahi scored all four goals for Montpellier, taking his total in the league to 22 goal contributions in 30 appearances this year.
According to Foot Mercato, Liverpool looked at signing Wahi at the back end of the January transfer window. The 20-year-old’s performances for the French side have raised his profile, and clubs across the continent are eyeing up the youngster.
Moreover, Wahi recently equaled a record set by French superstar Mbappé, becoming only the second player to score more than 20 goals before turning 20 in Ligue 1 in the last four decades.
In addition to Liverpool, it was suggested in January that Arsenal, Manchester City, Juventus and Tottenham are all keeping an eye on Wahi and his development, likely with the idea of making a move for him in the summer.
