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Liverpool plot ambitious move for in-demand wonderkid: His heart is set on Arsenal
LIVERPOOL have joined the race to sign highly-rated Nigerian youngster Henry Onyekuru, according to reports.
Liverpool have been tracking Henry Onyekuru
Henry Onyekuru has been turning heads in the Belgian top flight with Eupen, attracting attention from a host of Europe's top teams.
Borussia Dortmund, Celtic and Belgian giants Bruges are all said to have been chasing the 19-year-old forward.
And now the Daily Mail claim Liverpool have joined the race, along with Southampton and Bournemouth.
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The report says the Reds have sent scouts to watch the teenager in action in recent weeks.
And he is reportedly aware of the widespread interest in him and is keen on a move to the Premier League.
However, Jurgen Klopp's side may be hard-pushed to sign Onyekuru who revealed last summer his dream move would be to Arsenal.
"I hope to find myself one day in a top club in Europe and to play for my national team,’ the youngster admitted last summer," he said.
"The shirt I dream of wearing is Arsenal’s because I’ve always had Thierry Henry as a role model since I was little."
Onyekuru is predominantly a left winger but can play down the middle and on the right flank. He has scored 17 goals this season in all competitions and provided seven assists.
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