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Reds eye French starlet

Image: Griezmann: Youngster in demand

Skysports.com understands that Liverpool and Lyon are keeping tabs on starlet Antoine Griezmann.

Liverpool join the hunt for Sociedad youngster

Skysports.com understands that Liverpool and Lyon are keeping tabs on Real Sociedad starlet Antoine Griezmann. The 19-year-old was a revelation as Sociedad won promotion to La Liga last season and he has carried his good form this term. Premier League side Liverpool and Ligue 1 giants Lyon are now hoping to strike a deal to secure his signature in the January transfer window. Griezmann's stock rose over the summer when he made a series of eye-catching displays for France in the Euro Under-19 tournament. The youngster is tied to the San Sebastian outfit until the summer of 2015 and he is believed to command a fee in the €7million (£6m) region. Sociedad are keen to retain the talented youngster, although the club's financial position could ultimately decide whether they strike a deal. Griezmann had made 44 games for the club and has scored six goals while assisting 12 others.