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Liverpool Transfer News: Julian Draxler Eyed as Philippe Coutinho Replacement

Liverpool have reportedly identified Paris Saint-Germain's Julian Draxler as a potential replacement for Philippe Coutinho.

According to Telefoot (h/t Matt Gault of Football Whispers, via Sky Sports), the Reds "have been closely monitoring [Draxler's] progress" and believe the German could make a strong candidate to replace Coutinho if he leaves.

Draxler has made 11 appearances this season but started just five—none of which were in the UEFA Champions League—and played a total of 472 minutes, an average of just 43 minutes per outing.

Game time is now something of a premium for the German after the arrival of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe in the summer.