Who is Tylel Tati: The 17-year-old Ligue 1 regular emerging as a Liverpool transfer target

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Liverpool’s scouts have been working hard behind the scenes in the hope of snapping up the hottest young talents.The Reds may have altered their approach in the transfer market this summer by spending big on some ready-made stars, but that does not mean they are neglecting the youth.Giovanni Leoni is the best example of this as he is very much considered one for the future, although his ACL injury has come as a huge disappointment.Bringing in another centre-back remains high on their priority list, but Liverpool are also open to taking advantage of market opportunities, hence why CaughtOffside have confirmed their interest in defender Tylel Tati.The name may not ring a bell to many, but it is clear that he is one of the biggest talents in Europe right now. With that said, here is everything you need to know about Tati.Photo by SEBASTIEN SALOM-GOMIS/AFP via Getty ImagesWho is Tylel Tati?Although this will make many Liverpool fans feel incredibly old, Tati was born in 2008 and despite being only 17-years-old, has already established himself at French side Nantes.He made his Ligue 1 debut at the beginning of this season against none other than Paris Saint-Germain, although a 1-0 defeat is a very respectable result.Since then, he has become a regular and started six of their seven league games this season, with the Frenchman missing the last match due to a slight injury.Tati currently represents the France Under 18s squad, although his performances mean that he will very likely be moved up at least an age group in the near future.READ MORE: Liverpool fans will absolutely love what has happened to Mohamed Salah ahead of Man United clashTaking a gamble on someone so young and inexperienced may seem a bit of a risk, but based on how many clubs are interested in his signature, as well as the Reds sending scouts to watch, it would suggest his talent is very clear for all to see.10 teams are looking at Tylel TatiLiverpool certainly have a battle on their hands if they are to sign Tati when an opportunity arises, with CaughtOffside claiming 10 teams are interested.They claim that Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool, Manchester United, Brighton, Brentford and Aston Villa have all had scouts in attendance to watch him play, indicating just how sought-after he is.NameTylel TatiD.O.B (Age)19/01/2008 (17)PositionCentre-backCurrent TeamNantes Nationality (Age Group)French (Under 18s)Right or Left Foot LeftHeight192cm (6’3) As well as this, Barcelona, Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig have also registered their interest, meaning Tati really has plenty of options to choose from.Nantes are said to be prioritising his development and ensuring he gets plenty of minutes in different roles before entertaining offers, the best approach a club can have towards a young player.