Liverpool transfer news: Jurgen Klopp singles out £20m Bournemouth star as potential Emre Can replacement

Liverpool are on the lookout for a replacement for the outbound star midfielder Emre Can.

The 24-year-old’s future at the Merseyside based club is up in the air. Can’s contract with Liverpool expires in the summer meaning he will be free to leave the club at the end of the season.

According to the Sun, Liverpool have set their sights on Bournemouth’s rising star Lewis Cook.

Per the source, Liverpool have sent scouts to monitor the promising midfielder who is worth £20 million.

The report goes onto state that Klopp is keen on a move for the Bournemouth midfielder.

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has continued to deploy Emre Can in his starting eleven despite the ongoing contract saga.

The Reds registered a 4-1 win over West Ham in the Premier League on Saturday. Klopp’s side are back in action this weekend when they host Newcastle United at Anfield.