Liverpool and Real Madrid will go head-to-head for Boubakary Soumare. PUBLISHED: 05:51, 06:08, are set to face competition from Real Madrid to sign Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare in the summer. Chelsea and Newcastle are also said to be interested in signing the 21-year-old box-to-box midfielder. Related articles

The Reds made a move to sign the Lille youngster last summer, but were unable to secure a deal.

Soumare preferred to stay in France for the season, and has made quite an impression.

He made his way through the PSG academy before heading to Lille, and has become an instant success since joining.

He started in all six of Lille's Champions League games this campaign, and made 20 appearances in the league.

Liverpool and Real Madrid both want Boubakary Soumare (Image: GETTY)

The youngster has caught the attention of a host of clubs this season, with Chelsea also interested in signing him.

Jurgen Klopp, however, is reportedly a huge fan of the 21-year-old, and will make him a top priority once the summer transfer window opens.

His valuation in the January window was apparently £35million, though Spanish outlet SPORT reports that could now be lowered due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

If his price tag continues to drop, it is likely that more teams will enter into the race.

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