Liverpool and Barcelona register interest in 11-goal striker from French second tier

According to Portuguese reports (via The Independent), Liverpool have entered the race for Wamangituka. Barcelona are also said to be interested in the Congolese striker. Wamangituka scored 11 goals in 32 games in Ligue 2 last season. Paris FC narrowly missed out on promotion, losing in the play-offs to Lens. But the 19-year-old has caught the eye of Liverpool, who reportedly sent scouts to watch him play. Liverpool are seeking striking reinforcements following the departure of Daniel Sturridge at the expiry of his contract. READ MORE… 6 players who you can expect to set the Africa Cup of Nations alight Jadon Sancho: Where next for England’s once-in-a-generation star? Topics Liverpool, Barcelona, Transfer news Barcelona give Liverpool ‘green light’ for £90m forward Rodgers: Losing De Vries as bad as selling Suarez Liverpool confirm ‘no offers will be considered’ for Coutinho ‘Se Queda’ – Liverpool troll Barcelona and Pique over Coutinho Egypt earn opening win over Zimbabwe Karen Carney: I have achieved what I wanted and kept it real Boothroyd: They’ll have to carry me out of Under-21 role Liverpool defender ‘wants to quit’ and join Crystal Palace this summer – report Foden misses out as England crash out of Euro 2019 Manchester United set to be beaten to £65m star by rivals as ‘medical pencilled in’ Liverpool defender ‘wants to quit’ and join Crystal Palace this summer – report Unai Emery presses Arsenal to splash the cash on £35m PSG star Jadon Sancho: Where next for England’s once-in-a-generation star? 8 players who turned down major transfer moves