Porto scrambling to stop ‘extraordinary’ winger Oskar Pietuszewski from joining Liverpool for cut-price fee
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Porto are reportedly scrambling to tie wonderkid Oskar Pietuszewski to a new contract as Liverpool enter the race to sign the teenager.Pietuszewski has been a revelation since joining Porto from Jagiellonia Bialystok in January, hitting three goals and two assists in 15 appearances.According to Portuguese outlet Record, this has inevitably led to the interest of clubs in Europe’s top five leagues being piqued, with Liverpool now named as one of the teams hot on the 17-year-old’s trail.But as they aim to keep hold of one of the brightest talents in European football, Porto are reportedly not letting Pietuszewski go without a fight. What’s stopping Liverpool from posting another BIG win at Old Trafford on Sunday?
Tell us your score prediction 🔮 Photo Credit: Getty Images/Michael Regan Porto aiming to increase Pietuszewski’s release clauseWhen Liverpool were looking to add a new winger to their squad back in 2022, they turned to Porto, helping the club out of a financial pickle to sign Luis Diaz.Though good relations between the two teams were reportedly established, it seems there will be no favours for Porto over Pietuszewski.Having reportedly included a £52m release clause in his contract after signing him from Jagiellonia, Porto are now hoping to increase that figure to deter potential suitors.READ MORE: Liverpool could trigger Goncalo Inacio’s release clause but face competition from ChelseaPhoto by Grzegorz Wajda/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesThey are claimed to be aware that clubs such as Liverpool, along with a host of other big names, will not be put off by paying £52m for such a prodigious talent, and are pushing for a much higher number.This will reportedly be part of a new, bumper deal for Pietuszewski, who could only sign a three-year contract upon joining Porto in January, the maximum for a player under 18 years of age.With the Pole turning 18 later in May, Porto are said to be hoping to tie him onto a five-year contract and maximise his value ahead of an inevitable sale later down the line.Who is Oskar Pietuszewski?Although supporters will want to see more established forwards arrive to bolster their forward line this summer, Liverpool could also look to youth as they aim to build their next great team. You can only pick ONE player for Liverpool to sign this summer, who is it?
Who should Richard Hughes be targeting above all… Photo Credit: Getty Images/Robin Jones They already boast arguably the top 17-year-old in the world in Rio Ngumoha, but Pietuszewski is a similarly precocious talent who could rival the Liverpool man for that title.After making his senior debut at 16, the Poland international played a further 53 times for Jagiellonia, and with two senior national team caps under his belt already, he has a big future ahead of him.An excellent dribbler capable of scoring spectacular goals, Pietuszewski has been labelled ‘extraordinary‘ by former Porto presidency candidate Jose Fernando Rio for his performance with the Dragons, and while he is capable off either foot, he is primarily a left-sided right footer.Given Porto’s determination, Pietuszewski may be one for the future rather than the now, but he’s still a name worth keeping track of for Liverpool, especially if his contract situation rumbles into the summer.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox