Liverpool prepare £35m transfer bid for Assan Ouedraogo

Liverpool are preparing a £35m transfer offer for RB Leipzig midfielder Assan Ouedraogo as they look to strengthen their squad this summer.

The Merseyside club are expected to be highly active in the upcoming transfer window following a frustrating domestic campaign.

Reports in Germany indicate that an initial bid is currently being readied for the 20-year-old talent.

However, the Bundesliga outfit are reportedly unwilling to sanction a departure at that specific price point.

Long-term interest from Anfield

The Reds’ tracking of the highly-rated prospect dates back to Jurgen Klopp’s successful tenure at the club.

Securing his signature will not be straightforward, as domestic heavyweights Bayern Munich are also monitoring the situation closely.

The German youth international is currently tied to a lucrative contract running until the summer of 2029.

Crucially for any potential suitors, this long-term agreement does not contain an active release clause.

Described by scouts as an outstanding prospect, the versatile playmaker is largely viewed as a development project rather than an immediate starter.

He has accrued limited senior experience, making just 12 top-flight starts during the current domestic campaign.

Committing over £35m to an unproven talent represents a significant financial outlay for the Premier League giants.

Despite these potential concerns, the Anfield hierarchy must significantly increase their offer to bring the midfielder to England.