Liverpool Step Up Scouting of Watford’s Othmane Maamma as Premier League Rivals Watch

Watford are not planning a January sale, pointing interest toward a potential summer move.

Overview

Representatives from Liverpool, Manchester United and Newcastle observed the 20-year-old winger during Watford’s midweek win, according to reports first from TeamTalk.
Liverpool have conducted repeat checks on Maamma and view his profile as a fit for Arne Slot’s preference for flexible wide forwards, as reported.
Watford’s stance is that no January exit is planned, though a very large bid could test their resolve after signing him from Montpellier for under £1 million.
Maamma’s stock rose after winning the Golden Ball at the Under-20 World Cup in Chile, and he is described as a two-footed winger comfortable on either flank.
Brighton, Brentford and Sunderland have also been linked by scouting reports, with clubs positioning for negotiations expected to centre on the summer window.