Liverpool tracking Aston Villa midfielder Manzambi

The 21-year-old midfielder joined Villa from Freiburg during the summer in a deal worth up to £59.5 million. His performances have reportedly brought him onto Liverpool’s recruitment radar, with the club said to be considering whether he could fit into their plans for next season.

Manzambi’s start in England has included a goal in his first Premier League start against Tottenham Hotspur and an influential display in Villa’s 6-0 Champions League victory over Fenerbahçe. He opened the scoring on his 21st birthday, won a penalty and helped create the move for Ross Barkley’s second goal of the evening.

The Sun says Liverpool intend to monitor his progress over the course of the season rather than make an immediate move. A possible transfer next summer is being discussed, although no bid or agreement has been confirmed.

Manzambi could be viewed as a potential option should Alexis Mac Allister leave Anfield. The Argentina international has reportedly attracted interest from Real Madrid, but that link does not mean Liverpool have decided to sell him or that a departure is imminent.

The Swiss midfielder’s international record has also strengthened his reputation. Born in Geneva, he has scored for Switzerland in major competition and has continued to contribute at international level. His recent form for club and country has helped establish him as one of the young midfielders attracting attention in the market.

Liverpool’s interest, if sustained, would place them in a difficult position: Villa have invested heavily in Manzambi and are unlikely to welcome losing a player they signed only a few months ago. His transfer fee also means any approach would likely require a substantial offer.

The midfielder’s progress at Villa Park will therefore be worth watching, particularly if he maintains his early impact in the Premier League and Europe. For now, the reported interest remains at the monitoring stage, with the possibility of a summer approach dependent on performances, Liverpool’s squad needs and developments around Mac Allister.

Manzambi would also join a long line of Swiss players to have represented Liverpool if a move eventually materialised, following Xherdan Shaqiri, Stéphane Henchoz and Philipp Degen. There is, however, no indication that negotiations have begun.