Liverpool continue to be linked with winger Johan Bakayoko as the club look to back incoming new manager Arne Slot in the summer transfer window.

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It’s not the first time that Liverpool have been linked with Bakayoko, the youngster was linked with a move to Anfield throughout 2023.

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So, who is Bakayoko and what would he bring to Liverpool if he was to complete a move?

Bakayoko spent his youth career in Belgium moving from OH Leuven to Club Brugge, Club Brugge to KC Mechelen and then moving on to Anderlecht.

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