Liverpool transfer target Piotr Zielinski has expressed his desire to play alongside Brazilian ace Philippe Coutinho.

The Poland international, who is currently playing for Empoli on loan from Udinese, has been strongly linked with a move to Liverpool and has hinted that a summer transfer to Anfield where he may link up with Courtinho could very well be in the works.

The 21-year-old told Polish website Futbolfejs.pl: "Everyone knows Coutinho who is very technically gifted. He can shoot with either foot, no matter if it's left of right. I think I have something in common with him. Coutinho is fast, he creates the game on the pitch.

"Definitely he is one of the best Liverpool players this season. I really like his style of play, I watch him closely.

"It would be great to play alongside Coutinho. I am sure we could be a good duo on the pitch. We'll see what will happen."