Aston Villa, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Newcastle United are keen on signing Assan Ouedraogo from German club Schalke.
According to Sky Germany, Aston Villa, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Newcastle United have made enquiries for 18-year-old German midfielder Assan Ouedraogo, and it will be interesting to see if they come forward with an official offer to sign the player.
The 18-year-old has made a name for himself in the second year of German football with Schalke, and his performances have attracted the attention of Manchester United. and Newcastle.
Aston Villa have managed to secure UEFA Champions League qualification for the next season, and they will look to improve their squad during the summer transfer window. Unai Emery will look to put together a formidable squad for the future, and the 18-year-old would be a solid long-term investment.
Liverpool and Manchester United keen on Ouedraogo
Liverpool could use more quality in the midfield as well. The 18-year-old central midfielder will add creativity and control to the side in the coming seasons. Manchester United are in a similar position and they will need to add more depth to the side. The teenager could be a long term option for them, and it remains to be seen whether the Red Devils can get the deal done.
Newcastle have an exciting project and they have brought in talented players in recent seasons. Signing the 18-year-old would add to the pool of young talent at the club. The Magpies will be looking to bounce back strongly after a disappointing season, and they need more quality at their disposal
Assan Ouedraogo might not be a regular starter for them but he could still be a valuable first team option. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has done well to nurture young players and he could play a key role in the development of the German midfielder.
All four clubs have the financial resources to get the deal done, and the player could be excited about the possibility of playing in England as well. It will be interesting to see whether Schalke are ready to sell him in the coming weeks for a reasonable price.
