Liverpool have reportedly made contacts with Villarreal regarding highly-rated winger Yeremy Pino.
The Reds are one of a number of clubs keen on the 19-year-old as Newcastle United, Manchester City, Arsenal and Real Madrid all show an interest.
Already at the senior international level by Spain, Jurgen Klopp may be looking to emulate the signing of Luis Diaz in order to provide further competition for places in the frontline.
According to a report from Spanish outlet Eldesmarque, backing up recent claims elsewhere, the Anfield club have stepped up their early pursuit.
The report claims that a host of sides have ‘established contacts’ to sign the two-cap starlet.
This season Pino has scored seven times and provided four assists in 34 appearances across all competitions.
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Valued at £27million and under contract in Spain until 2027 (Transfermarkt), it may take the entire €80million (£67million) release clause to land the teenager.
Predominantly a right-winger, Pino could provide an initial understudy and perhaps long-term successor to Mohamed Salah.
Despite the lofty fee, the talented youngster is already showing superb signs of promise at the top level and a recent four-goal haul has only intensified the interest in the attacker.
