Liverpool 'close to signing Monaco starlet Christian Koffi'

Liverpool are allegedly on the brink of signing Monaco starlet Christian Koffi.

According to L'Equipe, the 17-year-old midfielder will hold talks with Jurgen Klopp's side to finalise the deal in the coming days. Koffi, who will be available on a free transfer at the end of the season, is touted as one of the brightest young talents in the French club's academy. Meanwhile, Liverpool are reportedly still keen on signing Monaco's France international Thomas Lemar, despite having multiple bids rejected. The Reds put one foot in the semi-finals of the Champions League earlier this week with a 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the first leg of their all-English quarter-final clash.