Liverpool's latest transfer target's dad already made Premier League claim
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLiverpool have been linked with Assan Ouedraogo, two years on from previous interest, with the midfielder appearing as an option to help improve Arne Slot's squad.Leipzig's Austrian midfielder #24 Xaver Schlager (2nd L) celebrates scoring the opening goal with his teammates Leipzig's German midfielder #20 Assan Ouedraogo (2nd R) and Leipzig's Brazilian forward #40 Romulo Cardoso (R) during the German first division Bundesliga football match between RB Leipzig and St Pauli in Leipzig, eastern Germany, on May 9, 2026. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP via Getty Images) / DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO ALTERNATIVE CROP(Image: (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP via Getty Images))Assan Ouedraogo has emerged as a target for Liverpool once again this summer, with his father previously revealing interest in the midfielder from the Premier League.The Reds are searching the transfer market for options in the central midfield department, having lost the ability to control games, while there is a lack of energy and pace in the middle.Several options have been linked, but reports have claimed that Ouedraogo, 20, is of interest to the Merseyside outfit as a star for now and the future.The RB Leipzig ace was a previous target back in 2024, when he was featuring as an 18-year-old wonderkid for Schalke, but ultimately opted for a Bundesliga switch.READ MORE: Alvaro Arbeloa dismisses Real Madrid dressing room bust-up with infamous Liverpool storyREAD MORE: Chelsea stat makes damning reading for Arne Slot after Liverpool fan boosWhen those links appeared, Ouedraogo's father, Alassane, revealed his thoughts on a move at the time with a clear claim on the Premier League.He said, back in 2024: "The fact is there was never a commitment from Assan and us to FC Bayern [over a transfer].
Bayern has now informed us that it will not pay for the transfer of Assan for various reasons."We have not made a commitment to any club. Many clubs, especially from the Premier League, have been very interested in Assan.
They would like to sign Assan directly in the summer. We will make the right decision soon."Assan Ouedraogo has been linked with a transfer switch to Liverpool(Image: (Photo by Marco Steinbrenner/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images))That decision was to snub Premier League interest, making the switch to RB Leipzig instead, where he has been able to develop ever since.Ouedraogo has featured 19 teams across all competitions for the Bundesliga side, scoring three goals and assisting four times during an impressive campaign.There has been some disruption to his development, with two separate knee injuries ensuring he missed 15 league games this campaign, but the signs when he is fit have been encouraging.Whether that would be enough to make an immediate impact in the midfield for Arne Slot is another question, however, as there may be an adjustment period for such a promising young star moving across leagues and nations.Florian Wirtz is a good example of how tough that transition can be, especially for a young player who is trying to find their way in the game.That may mean Liverpool needs to look at Premier League ready players to have an immediate impact and to see that uplift in performances.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FC