Quoting France Football, the English publication said Villarreal rejected the offer from Liverpool in January.
The 20-year-old Nigerian, who is arted as one of the most promising youngsters in world football, has scored four goals and provided four assists this season.
According to the report, Liverpool is expected to come back in the summer for the 2015 U-17 World Cup winner, who has been likened top Dutch great, Arjen Robben. A string of clubs have been linked with the Germany international, including Manchester United, Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, bujt reports say his preferred move is to Liverpool.
The 25 year-old Manchester City winger, who is currently out with a hamstring injury, is under contract until 2023 and Los Blancos are weighing up their options about trying to sign the player at the end of the season.
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