Liverpool are scouting VfB Stuttgart striker Raul Paula.

The 19 year-old has attracted attention from Reds scouts after scoring six goals in nine games for VfB so far this season.

Paula is also a German youth international.

The Guardian's Ed Aarons reports Brighton are also watching the youngster:

"Understand that Brighton and Liverpool have been scouting Germany Under 18 midfielder Raul Paula. He has six goals and two assists in the last nine games for Stuttgart's reserve side."