Liverpool in pole position for 'new Michael Essien' midfield prodigy

LIVERPOOL are favourites to land Tottenham and Arsenal target Godfred Donsah, who has been compared to former Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien.

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Liverpool are leading the race for Godfred Donsah

The Ghanaian midfielder has become a key player under Gianfranco Zola at Serie A outfit Cagliari, attracting interest from a number of European giants.

Donsah has previously revealed that he is a huge Blues fan after following his idol Essien as a child, but reports in Italy claim that Liverpool are leading the race for his signature.

The Reds are on the look-out for a Steven Gerrard replacement this summer, with the Anfield skipper set to depart for LA Galaxy once his contract expires.

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There's a lot of interest in Donsah as of now, especially from clubs in the UK

Oliver Arthur

And Donsah's agent has revealed that Liverpool are among a number of clubs who have enquired over the 18-year-old's availability.

Oliver Arthur said: "There's a lot of interest in Donsah as of now, especially from clubs in the UK.

"Manchester City, Liverpool, Tottenham and Arsenal have made official enquiries about him."

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