BREAKING NEWS: confirmed by Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool’s path to signing signing psv star Bakayoko  is becoming increasingly clear, after player agrees personal terms with Liverpool. According to reports, psv are now to strike a deal with Liverpool for Bakayoko, which would likely be in the region of €70 million (£60m). Bakayoko moves closer to Liverpool as psv find replacement.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot could make Johan Bakayoko his first signing, with transfer insider Dean Jones revealing to GIVEMESPORT that the PSV Eindhoven star is “available at a pretty good price” ahead of the summer transfer window.

Jurgen Klopp’s successful tenure at Liverpool concluded after a final-day victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League. Following Klopp’s departure, Fenway Sports Group began searching for his successor, eventually appointing Slot. The Dutchman, who signed a three-year contract starting June 1, left Feyenoord to take on the challenge of bringing regular silverware to Liverpool. Slot has already started targeting reinforcements from the Eredivisie.

Liverpool are contemplating a summer bid for Bakayoko, deemed a suitable target by chief scout Barry Hunter and Slot, according to journalist Sacha Tavolieri. However, they face competition from Bundesliga clubs Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig.

Belgium head coach Domenico Tedesco wants Bakayoko to join a club competing for Champions League glory after Euro 2024, given his impressive 28 goal contributions this season. Liverpool have been monitoring Bakayoko for over a year.

Despite recent reports from Sky Sports insider Dharmesh Sheth indicating that Mohamed Salah wants to stay at Liverpool despite interest from Saudi Arabia, Bakayoko is being considered as a potential replacement if Liverpool decide to sell their Egyptian star.