Borussia Dortmund joins Liverpool and Aston Villa in hunt for Japanese sensation Keito Nakamura after impressive season at LASK in Austria
- 22-year-old Keito Nakamura scored 17 goals for LASK in Austria last season
- The Japan international has been courted by several Premier League clubs
- Borussia Dortmund has joined the race amid interest from clubs across Europe
Premier League fans of Japanese sensation Keito Nakamura face foreign competition for the LASK attacking midfielder.
The 22-year-old has caught the eye of Liverpool, Aston Villa and newly promoted Burnley after shining in Austria’s top division and emerging as one of the league’s most outstanding players.
Nakamura scored 14 goals and set up a further seven goals in 36 appearances, helping LASK qualify for the Europa League and sparking growing interest.
As well as clubs in England, German clubs Frankfurt, Borussia Dortmund and Borussia Mönchengladbach, French teams Lille, Reims and Lyon plus Dutch Feyenoord all have Nakamura in their sights.
Keito Nakamura scored 17 goals for LASK last season and has now broken through for Japan
Aston Villa and Liverpool are both keen on the 22-year-old, with the likes of Borussia Dortmund and Feyenoord also on the hunt
In addition to attacking midfield, Nakamura can also be used as a left winger.
The World Cup in Qatar came just too early for Nakamura, but he has since broken through with the Japanese seniors. He made his debut in March against Uruguay and today his second appearance against El Salvador. [Thursday]opening his account for his country in a 6-0 win.
Nakamura is now expected to leave LASK this summer.
And alongside his promotion to a full international, the relaxation of GBE criteria for foreign players coming to England on Wednesday has boosted his hopes of a transfer to the Premier League should one of his suitors strengthen their interest.