Liverpool FC want Donyell Malen to replace Divock Origi

Dutch media outlet Voetbal International is reporting that the defending Premier League champions are leading the race to sign the Netherlands international.

The same article states that Liverpool FC have managed to manoeuvre themselves into pole position to sign the former Arsenal youth product ahead of FC Barcelona and Juventus.

According to the same story, Reds boss Jurgen Klopp believes Malen could be a long-term replacement for Belgium striker Divock Origi in the Liverpool FC squad.

The report goes on to add that Origi is likely to leave Liverpool FC at the end of the Premier League after seven years at the 19-time English champions.