The 20-year-old had his breakout season with PSV’s first squad in 2022-23, when he scored nine goals and added six assists in 39 games across all competitions, helping the Dutch club finish second in the Eredivisie and earn a spot in the Champions League.

Bakayoko has helped PSV win each of their first eight Eredivisie matches this season, in which he has made 15 appearances, with one goal and six assists.

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Bakayoko was called up to the Belgium national team for the upcoming international break after making his debut in March and earning five senior caps since then.

Despite having three years left on his contract with PSV, Bakayoko has been linked to a move in recent months due to interest from other European clubs.

It has been reported that Premier League rivals Brentford tried and failed to sign the winger in the summer, while Liverpool is said to be interested in the youngster.

Fichajes claims that PSV would listen to offers of €25m (£21.6m) for Bakayoko during the January transfer window, despite the Dutch club’s preference to keep Bakayoko.

The story continues, saying that Liverpool has made acquiring Bakayoko their ‘new priority’ for the upcoming year, and that they plan to take advantage of the winger’s low transfer fee.

If star forward Mohammed Salah decides to leave Anfield due to interest from Saudi Arabian clubs, Jurgen Klopp’s side could increase their interest in Bakayoko.

Even though Saudi Pro League winners Al-Ittihad made a massive £150 million approach for Salah at the very end of the summer transfer season, Liverpool had no intention of selling the Egyptian forward and would have had very little time to find a suitable replacement.

Last month, Saudi Pro League head of football Michael Emenalo said Middle Eastern clubs are still interested in signing Salah, and this month, Saudi Pro League marketing chief Hafez Al-Medlej said Middle Eastern clubs “must start working” on the recruitment of Salah.

Dutch forward Cody Gakpo left PSV for Anfield in January after nearly five years in the Eredivisie. Bakayoko, who has been linked to Liverpool, might follow in Gakpo’s footsteps.

Liverpool is rumored to be keeping tabs on players like Rodrygo of Real Madrid and Pedro Neto of Wolverhampton Wanderers for the 2024 season.