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Borussia Dortmund join Liverpool and Aston Villa in the hunt for Japanese sensation Keito Nakamura after an impressive season with LASK in Austria

Premier League admirers of Japanese sensation Keito Nakamura are facing overseas 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 standout players.

Nakamura scored 14 goals and set up seven more in 36 appearances, helping LASK qualify for the Europa League and sparking growing interest.

As well as clubs in England, German sides Frankfurt, Borussia Dortmund and Borussia Monchengladbach, French teams Lille, Reims and Lyon plus Dutch outfit Feyenoord all have Nakamura in their sights.