Liverpool 'open talks with Anderlecht over Samuel Bastien'

A general view showing the Liverpool club badge at The Kop end prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield on March 22, 2015
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Liverpool reportedly open talks with Anderlecht over a £4m move for 19-year-old midfielder Samuel Bastien.

Liverpool have opened talks with Anderlecht over a potential deal for Samuel Bastien, according to reports.

The 19-year-old midfielder is understood to have caught the eye of manager Jurgen Klopp, with Liverpool interested in a £4m move for the youngster.

Bastien spent last season on loan with Avellino in Italy, and the Serie B outfit are thought to have an option to make that deal permanent.

However, the Daily Mail reports that Liverpool now lead the race to sign the Belgium Under-21 international having held initial discussions about the player in March.

The Reds have already brought in goalkeeper Loris Karius from Mainz this summer, while Joel Matip and Marko Grujic will also join up with the team having agreed deals earlier this year.

Loris Karius of 1. FSV Mainz 05 in action during the pre-season friendly match between 1. FSV Mainz 05 and AS Monaco at Stade des Arberes on July 22, 2015 in Meyrin, Switzerland
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