Liverpool scouts have reportedly requested a private box at Galatasaray's RAMS Park stadium to closely monitor Russian midfielder Alexey Batrakov during the Turkish club's upcoming UEFA Champions League clash against Stuttgart.
As reported by İdman.Biz, citing Turkish outlet Sözcü, representatives of the Premier League champions are planning to attend the league-phase encounter in Istanbul, scheduled for November 4.
The 21-year-old midfielder has reportedly attracted considerable interest from several leading European clubs following his move to Galatasaray.
According to the report, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Brighton, Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City are also monitoring Batrakov's development.
French giants Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco are among the other clubs reportedly interested in the Russian international.
Batrakov joined Galatasaray during the summer transfer window after leaving Lokomotiv Moscow, where he had progressed through the club's youth academy before establishing himself in the senior team.
His performances have made him an increasingly attractive prospect for clubs seeking to strengthen their midfield options.
Liverpool's reported decision to send scouts to the Champions League fixture suggests that the Merseyside club are keen to assess Batrakov against high-level European opposition before considering a potential transfer.
The upcoming encounter with Stuttgart could therefore provide the Russian midfielder with an important opportunity to impress representatives of several major European clubs.
