Transfer news: Liverpool and Manchester United could go head-to-head for Ricardo Pepi

Manchester United and Liverpool could go head-to-head for the American starlet Ricardo Pepi, according to reports.

Brentford and Brighton have both been tracking Pepi in recent months, and the Daily Mirror reports that Liverpool and Manchester United have now joined the race for his signature.

Pepi is highly regarded within the national team setup, and many fans in the United States believe he could be their star player at the 2022 World Cup.

The likes of Liverpool and United might therefore attempt to sign him before that tournament, when he could alert many more clubs in Europe to his talent.

Such a proposal could give either side an advantage in the battle to sign Pepi, who would also benefit from the sort of regular football he might not get at Anfield or Old Trafford in 2022.

On the other hand, Liverpool in particular might view Pepi as ideal cover for Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah, both of whom will be participating in the Africa Cup of Nations in January.

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