Liverpool
boss Jurgen Klopp has decided to go beyond Europe to scout for new talent, as
reports emerge of him eyeing Porto’s Nigerian defender Chidozie Awaziem.
According to
a report by The Sun, Klopp has his sights set on Nigerian international Chidozie
Awaziem as the transfer window gets closer.
The
Merseyside club have been tracking the FC Porto’s 20-year-old central defender in
recent weeks, as Klopp is looking to boost his defence.
In the report,
it is said that a Liverpool scout contacted Awaziem during Nigeria’s friendly
match against Senegal at Barnet, where the defender was an unused sub as both
sides drew the match 1-1.
Media
reports from both Nigeria
Although
Awaziem’s agent has not confirmed the meet yet, he did mention that it could
happen, given the 20-year-old’s potential.
Awaziem
broke into the Primeira Liga club’s first team last season. He has made 33
league starts for FC Porto’s B team so far this season.
The Nigerian
international joined Porto way back in 2014 from a club called El-Kameni
Warriors, and has made 10 senior appearances for the Portuguese outfit.
Another one
of Awaziem’s biggest triumphs is when he featured in the UEFA Youth League,
which resulted in a victory over Real Madrid for his team.
He also put
up an impressive defensive display when Porto played Benfica recently, which is
touted as one of their biggest games this season.
Liverpool’s
defence has not impressed much this season, and as Klopp gears up to take
control of the club for the second full season, he is likely to make some
changes to the back line. Liverpool have also been linked recently with Mattia
De Sciglio, Elsied Hysaj and Ryan Sessegnon.
The club
recently lost to Crystal Palace 2-1, and will be looking for a victory against
Watford as they get ready to fight for a Champions League spot.
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