Liverpool 'register interest' in £50m wonderkid, 94% stat makes clear why

Liverpool expressed interest in Valencia winger David Otorbi before the club raised his release clause from €25m to €50m by activating a contract option.

Liverpool have registered interest in Valencia winger David Otorbi, a 19-year-old who has broken through this season in La Liga. The Reds were reportedly keen to activate his €25m release clause, but Valencia moved quickly to activate a three-year contract option, raising the clause to €50m.

Otorbi made his senior debut last season and has emerged as a key player under Javier Aguirre this campaign, scoring his first goal against Racing Santander. The Spain youth international impresses statistically: he averages 2.18 shots per 90 (85th percentile), 0.33 expected goals per 90 (94th percentile), and 7.34 touches in the opposition box per game (96.8th percentile). He is also creating 1.63 chances per 90 and completing 1.90 successful dribbles.

It remains unclear whether Liverpool will advance talks following the increased asking price. The club has significant cover in wide areas with Rio Ngumoha and Victor Munoz, and news of interest in Otorbi comes as Ngumoha's contract renewal talks are reportedly at an advanced stage.