Liverpool eye Toure to replace Salah, face competition from Man United and Arsenal | OneFootball

Liverpool are expected to sign a left-footed winger this summer following Mohamed Salah’s decision to leave the club at the end of the season.

According to Bild, Liverpool have now identified Hoffenheim forward Bazoumana Toure as a potential target.

Toure impressed Liverpool scouts with his assertiveness and physical resilience in the Ivory Coast’s 1-0 friendly win over Scotland at the Hill Dickinson Stadium last month.

They face competition from Manchester United, Arsenal and Bayern Munich.

Toure joined Hoffenheim last summer and has established himself as a key player, helping their push for Champions League qualification.

He has scored two goals and provided eight assists in 24 league games – the third highest for Hoffenheim.

Toure is adept at finding teammates in key positions, averaging 1.5 key passes per game – the third best for the club.

Toure is also skilled at crosses, adding to his playmaking ability. He is a good dribbler, averaging 1.7 successful dribbles per game, which is only bettered by four players in the German top-flight.

However, he needs to improve his finishing to become an elite winger.

Hoffenheim are open to selling Toure as they plan to raise about €65 million from player sales this summer. They have placed a €40m valuation on him.

Toure represents a cheaper option to Michael Olise and Yan Diomande, who are also on Liverpool’s list to replace Salah.

A deal for Toure also looks more feasible, with Bayern and RB Leipzig determined to keep Olise and Diomande.

While Toure is as highly rated as Olise or Diomande, his potential could make him a smart signing for Liverpool.

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