Liverpool ‘line up Villarreal star Arnaut Danjuma as Mane successor’ but face transfer battle with Premier League rivals
LIVERPOOL are monitoring Villarreal's Arnaut Danjuma as a potential replacement for Senegalese star Sadio Mane, according to reports.
The 25-year-old has taken his career to another level since joining the Europa League holders, already notching up 14 goals in all competitions this season.
And now the Netherlands international has begun to announce himself on the big stage, scoring the winner in his side's 1-0 win over Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-final first leg.
His rapid rise in form has alerted those at Anfield, as they look to act quickly amidst uncertainty in their own ranks.
And according to , Villarreal's Danjuma is a player the club have identified as a target.
Mane is one of those at Liverpool whose future remains a mystery, with reports of the recently-crowned African Cup of Nations winner contemplating his next move.
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This, combined with the forward approaching the age of 30, may twist Liverpool's arm in the transfer market this summer.
Danjuma is no stranger to English football, enjoying a stellar season in the Championship for Bournemouth which sparked The Yellow Submarine's interest.
The year prior, he featured in the Cherries' Premier League campaign, although a fractured foot caused him to miss nearly three months of action.
However, the move to Spain has seen him return to the national side for the first time since 2018, being named in the squad for the Netherlands' most recent fixtures.
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Danjuma's prolific season in front of goal will delight Liverpool.
However the Reds will reportedly face competition from Newcastle and West Ham for his services.
All three sides were put on red alert after the winger allegedly stated his 'love for the Premier League' according to .
With Newcastle's recent injection of cash and West Ham's sensational form, particularly in Europe, the battle for the Dutchman's signature could be fierce.
