Liverpool are tracking Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun, according to Sky Sports. The 19-year-old is out of contract next year, and he has decided not to renew his current deal with the Gunners.

It means the London club are open to selling the teenager this summer but it is believed that they will only do business if a team offers £8m.

Considering Balogun has yet to play a first-team game for Arsenal, that is a sizeable figure, and it could lead to favourites Brentford pulling out of the race for the player.

The Bees did hold talks with the Gunners in January about snapping up the England Under 19 international but they failed to agree a fee.

It is thought that Liverpool, as well as a number of other English and German clubs, are keeping tabs on Balogun and it will be interesting to see whether the Reds will make a move for the youngster.