Liverpool are reportedly keeping tabs on Paris Saint-Germain forward Hugo Ekitike as the Reds look to bolster their attacking options ahead of the new season.
The 21-year-old Frenchman has found first-team opportunities limited at PSG since joining from Reims in 2022, making just 32 appearances across all competitions last term.
With Kylian Mbappe's departure creating potential space in PSG's squad, Ekitike was expected to feature more prominently under manager Luis Enrique. However, reports suggest the Spanish tactician remains unconvinced by the young striker.
Liverpool's Search for Attacking Reinforcements
Jurgen Klopp's side are understood to be monitoring Ekitike's situation as they consider adding depth to their forward line. The Merseyside club have been linked with several attacking players this summer following the departure of Roberto Firmino.
Ekitike's versatility - he can play across the front line - and potential for development make him an attractive option for Liverpool's recruitment team. The French youth international scored 11 goals in his breakthrough season with Reims before moving to the French capital.
Competition for Places at PSG
Despite PSG's wealth of attacking talent, Ekitike has struggled to establish himself as a regular starter. The arrival of Randal Kolo Muani from Eintracht Frankfurt last summer pushed him further down the pecking order.
With Lionel Messi and Neymar having already departed, and Mbappe now gone, PSG may yet decide to retain Ekitike as backup to their remaining forwards. However, the player himself may push for more regular first-team football elsewhere.
A potential move to Anfield could provide Ekitike with the platform to reignite his promising career under Klopp's guidance. Liverpool's track record of developing young talent could prove decisive if they formalise their interest.
