Liverpool have cemented their reputation as a team looking to sign Europe’s best young talent this winter.
When it is announced that an agreement has been reached Jeremy Jacquet Joining the Reds next season, it’s clear the club will continue the recruitment strategy they used last summer.
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Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez and Giovanni Leoni were all regarded as the most exciting young players in their respective positions when they arrived at Anfield, and Jacquet also falls into that category.
Arne Slott’s side aren’t done yet though and look set to battle Manchester United for the signature of one of England’s most promising talents.
Liverpool and Manchester United compete for Premier League star
The Premier League champions often compete with fierce rivals Manchester United for player signatures, and they often come out on top.
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Darwin Nunez, Cody Gakpo, Hugo Ekitic and Leoni were all real targets of interest from the Red Devils before joining Liverpool.
Slaughter’s side will now hope to beat Manchester United to another top player in Mateusz Mane.
Mane has burst onto the scene at Wolves this season in what has been a disappointing season for the West Midlands side.
Links between Liverpool and Mane have been rife since the 18-year-old made his first Premier League start against the Reds, with his agent even Reportedly visiting club to discuss deal.
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Now, according to Spanish media Fichajes, Manchester United has joined the race to sign Mane, with Wolves valuing Mane at about £50 million.
The fee may seem steep for someone who has only played 15 top-flight games, but the England U18 international has been one of the few bright spots for a struggling Wolves side this season.
The teenager has started every league game for Wolves since making his debut against Liverpool and is undoubtedly one of their most creative threats.
Wolves’ relegation from the Premier League now looks almost inevitable, but Mane is likely to stay in the league and could return to Anfield to join up with one of Europe’s most exciting young squads.
