Liverpool have held talks with Leicester City star Jeremy Monga ahead of a potential move for the young winger, according to a report from TEAMtalk.
Monga is one of the brightest young prospects in England at the moment, already making an impact at senior level for Leicester, despite being just 16 years old. The England youth international made his professional debut earlier this year, coming on as a substitute back in April at the age of 15 years and 271 days.
This season, although not a guaranteed starter, Monga has made 11 appearances in the Championship, which is an incredible achievement at his age. His performances have attracted the interest of a host of clubs, meaning Leicester could find it difficult to keep hold of him.
Monga Wanted by Every Top Premier League Club
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According to a report from TEAMtalk, 'every top Premier League club is chasing Monga', with Liverpool one of those in the race to secure his signature. The Reds are believed to have presented their plans to Monga in terms of a pathway for him, but they are among a host of clubs who have done the same.
Described as a 'generational talent' by journalist Graeme Bailey, is yet to sign a professional contract with Leicester due to his age, and it remains to be seen whether he commits to the Championship club. Considering the profile of sides who are pushing to sign him, Leicester might be worried about whether he's going to remain with the Foxes.
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Liverpool did a similar move when they signed youngster Rio Ngumoha from Chelsea, poaching him from their academy. The Reds have already shown him a pathway to the first team, with the young starlet regularly involved with the senior squad, making a handful of appearances already.
The Merseyside outfit are looking to repeat the same process with Monga, and Ngumoha's involvement in the first team could be a positive for Monga in terms of picking his next club. The Leicester youngster has to be careful when it comes to his next move, as he can't be joining a side who aren't going to provide him with a pathway to the first team.