Arne Slot Approves The Purchase Of Johan Bakayoko

Liverpool's hunt for Johan Bakayoko (left) was approved by Arne Slot. (IG @johanbakayoko)

JAKARTA Liverpool's new coach, Arne Slot is said to have given approval for the recruitment of PSV Eindhoven winger Johan Bakayoko in the summer transfer market.

Bakayoko became the hunt for the Reds after appearing more charming in the 2023-2024 season. A score of 14 goals and assists in 14 matches in all competitions to take PSV to the Eredivision title and penetrate the last 16 of the Champions League.

The performance also led the 21-year-old player to the Belgium squad competing in the 2024 European Cup. Although he still has the remaining contract at the Philips Stadium, Bakayoko is reportedly ready to look for new challenges after appearing in the 2024 European Cup.

Quoted from Sportsmole, Liverpool has been monitoring Bakayoko's performances since mid-season 2022-2023, and the forward is one of a number of names on their summer target list.

Arne Slot who has known Bakayoko well since he was with Feyenoord and chief scout Barry Hunter appear to have given their approval, and their status as a Champions League participating club has attracted the Reds to the winger.

Liverpool are eyeing Bakayoko's signature to anticipate the departure of Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz. Salah, who has 12 months remaining in his contract at Anfield, has not signed a new contract and is still the target of Saudi Arabian clubs.

Meanwhile Diaz, ahead of the transfer market, is said to be the target of two European giants, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. Although there has been no official offer, the Colombian international has yet to extend his contract with the Reds.

However, Liverpool's efforts to get Johan Bakayoko will not be easy. They have to compete with Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig. Moreover, PSV is not expected to price their young stars more than 50 million pounds, the affordable price of the three interested clubs.