Liverpool watching winger De Bruyne called a ‘diamond in the rough’

Liverpool have previously been interested in signing Doku, and invited him to the club back in 2017.

However, he decided to stay at Anderlecht, before joining Stade Rennais in 2020.

Doku made his international debut as an 18-year-old under Roberto Martinez.

He made two starts during last summer’s European Championships, and was the youngest member of the Belgian squad.

In fact, he was already impressing teammate Kevin de Bruyne.

The Manchester City star called Doku a ‘diamond in the rough’ after scoring his first international goal.

Liverpool watching ‘diamond in the rough’ Doku

Doku is primarily a right winger but can also play on the left or through the middle as a playmaker.

He’s mainly been an option off the bench for Rennes this season, after suffering a muscle injury last month.

Doku isn’t the most prolific attacker, and has only scored four goals in 62 appearances for the French club.

However, his work off the ball is brilliant, and he’s a tireless presser and loves a tackle.

This would suit Jurgen Klopp’s style, and if he played on the right for Liverpool, could offer Trent Alexander-Arnold more protection.

The links between Doku and Liverpool aren’t new, and given his age, Klopp might not want to rush into signing him.

He’s yet to register a goal contribution for his club this season, but grabbed two assists for Belgium in the Nations League last month.

Doku is certainly a player worth watching for Liverpool given his potential.

However, they might want to be more from him going forward before making a formal bid.