LIVERPOOL have surged ahead of Juventus in the race to sign PSV Eindhoven ace Donyell Malen, according to reports.
The 22-year-old is hot property across Europe having bagged 23 goals in all competitions this season.
Boss Jurgen Klopp is believed to be in the market for a new forward to bolster his attacking options next season.
He knows he needs to freshen up his front line with his side struggling to find the back of the net.
Liverpool averaged 2.2 goals last season on their way to the title but that figure has dipped to 1.65 this campaign as they struggle for a Champions League finish.
Juventus and AC Milan are also closely monitoring Malen’s progress this season.
Borussia Dortmund have been linked as they begin to play for life without Erling Haaland who is wanted by Man United, Man City and Real Madrid.
But reports in Gazzetta Dello Sport write how the Reds are favourites to land his signature with PSV valuing him at £25.6m.
Malen began his youth career with Ajax before moving to Arsenal in 2015.
He spent just two years in North London and was part of their 2017-18 pre-season tour of Australia and China.
Malen was then sold to PSV in the summer of 2017 and broke into the first team later that season.
He has has played 110 times for the senior set up scoring 51 times.
Read our Football live blog for the very latest news from around the grounds
