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Liverpool correspondent David Maddock has told LFC4Ar that the Reds will have Houssem Aouar "on their radar".

What did he say?

In the exclusive interview with the Daily Mirror writer, Maddock spoke about a number of different Liverpool-related topics, including transfers.

When asked about midfielders, he said: "Aouar is a wonderful player and Liverpool will have him on their radar, absolutely no doubt. One of those younger players who still has have the potential grow."

Grujic

It is actually rather surprising that the France U21 international is still with Lyon. The 21-year-old has been around for a while now, and he has continually impressed. In 112 appearances for Les Gones, the midfielder has 16 goals and 21 assists, and he has picked up an average WhoScored rating of over seven in each full Ligue 1 season he has participated in to date.

So, there is no doubting that he has talent, but what would his arrival mean for Marko Grujic? The 23-year-old Serbia international is currently out on loan in the Bundesliga with Hertha Berlin, and he recently said that it is his "dream" to play for the Reds next season.

If Aouar were to sign, that would surely prevent him for making a claim for a regular spot in the Merseyside club's starting XI. Jurgen Klopp already has Jordan Henderson, Georginio Wijnaldum, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita, James Milner, Fabinho and Adam Lallana to choose from the in the centre of the park.

Now, although Milner and Lallana are out of contract in the summer, there is probably already one midfielder too many to choose from, meaning that there would only realistically be one spot to take. Valued at £40.5m by Transfermarkt, Aouar would cost a considerable fee. Were he to be purchased, there is little doubt that he would jump above Grujic.

It would be harsh on the former Red Star Belgrade man if that were the case. Last season, he had a WhoScored rating of 7.26 in the Bundesliga - highed than Aouar's 7.05 in France, incidentally - and scored five goals in 20 starts. Former Hertha manager Pal Dardai called him the best midfielder he had seen in 22 years at the club. Surely he deserves to be given a chance?

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As such, Liverpool should avoid making a move for Aouar, as good as he is. What's the point when you have such a promising talent on your books?

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