Youssoufa Moukoko has been urged to reject offers to leave Borussia Dortmund and sign a new deal with the German club.
Moukoko has been linked with a move to Liverpool in recent weeks after impressing for the Bundesliga giants this season. A recent report from The Times claimed that the Reds were one of three Premier League sides monitoring Moukoko, with Chelsea and Manchester United also keen on the forward.
The German has less than a year remaining of his current contract at Dortmund. Following Erling Haaland's move to Manchester City in the summer, Moukoko has become a regular starter for Edin Terzic this season.
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Moukoko is one of the world’s most exciting young strikers, having already played 52 games in the Bundesliga and the Champions League. He has registered six goals and six assists in 22 games this season.
But despite his impressive form, European football journalist Julien Laurens has instructed the 18-year-old to remain with Dortmund to ensure his development reaches its highest potential.
"I will expect him to do that (staying where he is). He was getting better," he told ESPN. "He scored a few good goals just before he went to the World Cup, where he went with Germany, of course.
“It would make so much sense. Youssoufa, if you are watching and listening, just stay where you are. This is good for your progression.
“You are going to work well. Edin Terzic likes you and you like him. It works. Why would you go right now to try and get that big contract?”
Laurens' comments come just days after Moukoko's agent, Patrick Williams, confirmed that a contract agreement with Dortmund is yet to be signed.
He said: "I can confirm that we are not yet about to sign a contract extension with Borussia Dortmund. I can also assure you that the numbers that are circulating [€5million/€6million (£4.4million/£5.2million) salary] are simply not correct and Youssoufa was never offered that way. But we are still in contact with Borussia Dortmund and will see what the next few days bring."
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