Liverpool reportedly identify this star as potential replacement for Coutinho

According to reports, Liverpool have identified Thomas Lemar of Monaco as a possible replacement for Philippe Coutinho.

Lemar was strongly linked with a move to Arsenal during the summer transfer window and the Gunners reportedly agreed to sell Alexis Sanchez to Manchester City but changed their minds after they failed to sign Lemar.

Coutinho has been strongly linked with a move to Barcelona and he recently indicated that he does not know where his future lay which has fuelled speculation that he could be set to leave Merseyside.

Lemar meanwhile is one of the most highly rated young players in World football and played a key role in helping Monaco achieve success domestically last season.

He is one of the players who is likely to find a new club soon.

The 22-year-old scored nine goals and contributed ten assists in the Ligue 1 last season but has only managed to score once this season.