Liverpool lead Manchester United in a transfer race as they look to bolster their options this summer, as TEAMtalk reports that another Ivory Coast international after Yan Diomande is on their shortlist.
Liverpool and Man United are in need of some fresh faces in attack, with the former requiring an injection of pace and trickery to get opposition defences on the backfoot again.
Diomande remains a top target this summer, as Liverpool continue talks with the RB Leipzig star over a possible switch to the club, while Bradley Barcola has emerged as another option if he is free to leave Paris Saint-Germain.
The Reds are monitoring other options too, with another Ivorian star seemingly on the club's radar.
Liverpool Want Bazoumana Toure
Ivory Coast and Hoffenheim winger Bazoumana ToureUlrik Pedersen/Cal Sport Media/Sipa USA
According to reports from TeamTalk, Hoffenheim winger Bazoumana Toure has emerged as an option for Liverpool in the summer transfer window.
It's claimed that the Reds are leading their rivals Manchester United in the race to land the 20-year-old, who has impressed in a breakout season in the Bundesliga.
Liverpool have formally registered their interest with Hoffenheim, following a campaign that saw Toure pick up five goals and 12 assists across all competitions.
The forward, who already has six appearances for the Ivory Coast national team, is viewed as a long-term option for the Reds, but Man United remain in the battle for his signature.
An asking price of up to £43.1 million has been set by Hoffenheim, as Premier League clubs start to line up to seal a potential deal this summer, having been tipped as a "future Ballon d'Or contender.
Aston Villa, Newcastle, Brighton, and Brentford also join Liverpool and Man United in the race, while Arsenal and Bayern Munich have also been linked elsewhere.
It remains to be seen whether the Reds will be able to put forward an offer that can tempt the player, in what would be another huge move in the forward areas.
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While Toure would prove to be a promising option for Liverpool, he has largely featured on the left wing in his time playing for Hoffenheim so far.
That means, should he move to Anfield, then he will likely be competing with Cody Gakpo and Rio Ngumoha on that flank for the foreseeable future.
With three players, particularly the youngsters, competing for that place, there may be a reduction in opportunities for them to shine as much as they can.
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Both Ngumoha and Toure will need minutes and experience under their belts to improve and become the players they could be in the future.
An exit for Gakpo could help provide that space for the pair, but then there'd be a lack of experience in there to potentially raise the levels for the short-term.
It remains to be seen how Liverpool continue to build out their squad, but there are some challenges ahead, regardless of who they land.