Liverpool in link with Lyon talent Mohamed Bahlouli

Premier League top-four hopefuls Liverpool have been linked with a Lyon youngster Mohamed Bahlouli, according to reports from France.

Dubbed the ‘next Philippe Coutinho’, the 18-year-old is reportedly a huge fan of Jurgen Klopp and is keen to move to Anfield next summer.

Bahlouli is currently in locked in contract negotiations with his club but Liverpool are said to be monitoring the progress, hoping to make a swoop for the player if such an opportunity present itself.

Lyon central midfielder has been earning rave reviews for his performances in French youth leagues and reportedly already have several Europe’s top clubs on his tail.

France Football reports, however, that Liverpool are firm favourites to land the talent whose long-term future is set to be resolved over the coming months.

Liverpool are currently sitting in third place in the Premier League standings and are a safe 2/13 bet to finish the current campaign within the top-four places.