Liverpool have made contact over the signing of KRC Genk star Konstantinos Karetsas, who rivals Everton have also held talks for.
The Reds are still yet to bring in a direct replacement for Mohamed Salah, given that Victor Munoz, who won the World Cup with Spain, is primarily a left-winger, but Karetsas is capable of playing on the right, featuring on that side regularly throughout his career to date.
However, the Greek attacking midfielder is most suited to playing through the middle in the number 10 role, where he proved himself as a top playmaker last season, picking up 11 assists in 28 Jupiler Pro League matches during the regular season.
A tally of 66 chances created was the highest in the Genk squad, while he also ranked in first place for successful dribbles per 90, averaging 2.4. For reference, only Rio Ngumoha performed better on that metric in the Reds' squad, averaging a whopping 4.9.
Karetsas registered two goals and five assists in 11 Europa League matches too, which is a very impressive return, considering he is still very young, and suggests he may be able to make an immediate impact in the Premier League, where clubs are queuing up to secure his signature.
Liverpool enter the race to sign Konstantinos Karetsas
According to a report from TEAMtalk, Liverpool have been in contact to be kept informed about the starlet's situation at Genk, but rivals Everton have also been holding discussions.
The likes of Leeds United, Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion are also keen on signing the Genk man, but Borussia Dortmund have now entered pole position in the race for his signature.
KRC Genk's Konstantinos Karetsas in action with FC Utrecht's Souffian El Karouani
The Belgian side are said to be holding out for €35m (£30m) though, and they turned down the German side's opening bid of €26m (£22m).
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