Liverpool have made 18-year-old Trabzonspor wonderkid Abdulkadir Omur a transfer priority according to the Aksam newspaper.
Per the source, the Reds are preparing a move for the rising star after failing to land Real Madrid attacking midfielder Asensio.
Jurgen Klopp is reported to be an admirer of Omur who is seen as a long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah.
Trabzonspor are aware that they could struggle to keep hold of the highly rated youngster this summer and have set a £16m (€18m) valuation.
Former Trabzonspor president Muharrem Usta recently confirmed to Turkish-Football that he held talks with an unnamed Premier League side prior to his departure.
“A Premier League club sent over a club official to hold talks over Omur, we held negotiations in my Istanbul office,” he admitted.
YeniSafak journalist Erdal Hos meanwhile has gone a step further by confirming talks between Trabzonspor and Tottenham over Omur.
Meet Abdülkadir Ömür
The 18-years-old destroyed Kayserispor,…
Feast your eyes on this!
– 3 Goals ⚽️
– 5 Assists ?
pic.twitter.com/nEoxqVgYN6— Turkish Football (@Turkish_Futbol1) April 9, 2018
Omur has a total of three goals and five assists in all competitions this season and has started his sides last nine league games.
The wonder-kid midfielder has a contract with Trabzonspor until 2022 and is rated as one of the most promising players in the league.
Arsenal star recently revealed an admiration for the 18-year-old: “I really like Trabzonspor duo Yusuf Yazici and Abdulkadir Omur, they are incredible talents.
Emre Sarigul of Turkish-Football included Omur in the Guardian newspaper ‘Next Generation 2016: 60 of the best young talents in world football’ list last year.
