Liverpool are considering making a move for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins this summer, according to reports.
Jurgen Klopp’s side have endured a difficult campaign after winning the Premier League title last time out.
Key figures at Anfield have been impressed by the striker’s debut campaign in the top flight after his transfer from Brentford last summer.
Villa paid a club-record fee of £28m to bring the former Exeter frontman to the West Midlands, and they have been rewarded with 14 goals in all competitions.
Watkins has played every minute of every league game this season, and won his first England cap in last month’s international break.
The Reds’ recruitment team believes Watkins would be a good fit for Klopp’s high-energy style of play.
While primarily a centre-forward, the 23-year-old can also play out wide - and that versatility will no doubt appeal to Liverpool’s coaching team.
Dean Smith’s side kept hold of star man Jack Grealish last summer despite significant speculation about his future.
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