Monaco keeping tabs on Liverpool attacking midfielder Ben Doak | OneFootball

AS Monaco are keeping a close watch on a promising Liverpool FC youngster as we inch closer to the start of the new campaign, according to a report from Sky Sports News.

Ben Doak (19) spent last season in the Championship on loan at Middlesbrough, scoring three goals, while being named the Young Player of the Month last November with five assists.

The Celtic academy product moved to Liverpool in March 2022 but has only made three appearances for them in the Premier League. He’s attracted plenty of interest from other clubs with Monaco, West Ham United, Leeds United and Italian side Bologna among them.

Doak’s contract with the Reds expires in June 2026. This interest from Les Monégasques comes following the news that one of their young attacking midfielders may be on his way out. Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly looking to finalise a deal for Maghnes Akliouche (23) for around €50m.

At 19, Doak has collected six senior caps for the Scottish national team and was on the provisional squad for Euro 2024, but was forced to withdraw because of an injury. He made his international debut for the Scots last September, coming on as a substitute in their 3-2 defeat against Poland.

Monaco begin their Ligue 1 campaign on Saturday, August 16, when they welcome Le Havre AC to the Stade Louis II. The summer transfer window officially closes on September 1.

GFFN | Joel Lefevre