Crystal Palace and Fulham are showing an interest in Youssoufa Moukoko, with Liverpool and Newcastle United already monitoring his situation.
According to Team Talk, Fulham and Crystal Palace have joined in the chase to sign Youssoufa Moukoko before the January window. Liverpool and Newcastle United are already monitoring the 19-year-old’s situation at Borussia Dortmund, with a decision seemingly imminent on the forward.
Youssoufa Moukoko signed a new deal with Borussia Dortmund over the summer after much deliberation and speculation surrounding his future. The 19-year-old was entering the final year of his contract, which seemed like a risk for the German side, as they could have lost one of Germany’s top young talents on the cheap.
The contract, now signed until 2026, allows Dortmund to dictate the terms of his future. After reaching decent heights last season, he has struggled for relevance this time. Moukoko has played nine games in all competitions, but those have totalled only 136 minutes, which appears terrible for a player of that quality.
Speculation surrounding his future have resurfaced ahead of the January window, with some English sides seemingly keen on signing him. Chelsea have retained an interest alongside Liverpool and Newcastle United. The Blues could consider signing him for the right price, but so far, they are keen on signing a more established striker option.
Liverpool and Newcastle United could battle it out if they come close to Dortmund’s €35-40 million asking price. Whether those two sides need someone like Moukoko remains the question, but he brings quality and squad depth options.
Meanwhile, Fulham and Crystal Palace have been alerted to the possibility of the forward’s availability on a loan deal. Dortmund do not appear overly convinced of selling him so soon after signing a new contract, which would make them consider a temporary exit for the 19-year-old.
Palace and Fulham desperately need goals, as they want to sign a new striker. The Cottagers have not replaced Aleksandar Mitrovic since his summer departure, while the Eagles still need to sign a new striker despite numerous links to multiple names.
They will stand a chance if Dortmund only considers a temporary move away. Such a situation could also benefit the 19-year-old, who could see the opportunity to enter English football. In the case of a permanent departure, Moukoko might prefer to sign for a bigger side like Liverpool or Newcastle United.
