Galatasaray join Liverpool in race for Anzhi Makhachkala striker

Traore was expected to join Juventus, but the Daily Express now reports that Galatasaray and Liverpool are chasing the 23-year-old striker.

Traore’s agent, Dmitry Selyuk told Izvestia: “Recent developments have not changed Traore’s relationship with Anzhi.

“Moreover, he believes that the change of direction towards development will benefit the club.

“He loves to work with [new coach] Gadzhi Gadzhiyev, who has assured him that he counts on Lacina as the main striker.

“But I can’t deny that in the case of a decent proposal that suits both us and Anzhi, Lacina could still change club.

“The interest in Traore in Russia and Europe is quite large.

“Therefore, if we get a good offer in the winter I think the leadership of Anzhi will let him go.

“But there are not many teams that could afford to pay the price for the player.”