Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing 22-year-old Japanese winger Keito Nakamura from LASK.
According to a report from Football Transfers, Liverpool are eyeing up a move for 22-year-old LASK winger Keito Nakamura at the end of the season.
The Japanese forward has been in impressive form this season, scoring 11 goals and picking up six assists across all competitions. There is no doubt that Liverpool need to add more quality and depth to their attacking unit. And Nakamura could prove to be a quality acquisition for the Reds.
Liverpool have struggled in the wide areas, especially due to the injuries to Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz. The Reds are lacking in natural wide players apart from Mohamed Salah and Diaz. Bringing in the Japanese winger could prove to be a wise decision for Jurgen Klopp next season. The talented youngster has been linked with other European clubs as well. And it will be interesting to see where he ends up eventually.
The opportunity to join a club like Liverpool could be a tempting proposition for the 22-year-old. And he would get to showcase his qualities at a higher level with a move to the Premier League. Klopp has a proven track record of improving young players, and he could play a key role in the development of Nakamura.
Furthermore, the 22-year-old has been compared to the Brighton & Hove Albion winger Kaoru Mitoma because of their similar styles of play. The Brighton attacker has earned plaudits this season because of his outstanding dribbling skills and ability to break down defences.
Liverpool could certainly use someone like that in their attacking unit. They have been linked with Federico Chiesa as well. It will be interesting to see if Liverpool decide to follow up on their interest with a concrete offer for the Japanese forward at the end of the season.
LASK will look to demand a premium for their prized asset. So Liverpool will have to shell out a substantial amount of money to sign him. The 22-year-old has a contract with LASK until the summer of 2025, and the Austrian outfit are under no pressure to cash in on him just yet.
