Liverpool are planning a move for the French wonderkid after the club files for bankruptcy

Liverpool are tracking young Bordeaux defender Mathys Angély after the club filed for bankruptcy, according to reports.

Six-time French champions and Ligue 1 winners as recently as 2009, Bordeaux's fall from grace has accelerated and this week, hit rock bottom as the club filed for bankruptcy following failed takeover talks with FSG.

As part of their punishment, Bordeaux were handed a managerial position in France's third tier – giving up their professional status in the process – despite finishing 12th in Ligue 2 last season.

The Girondins – who have in the past launched the careers of Zinedine Zidane, Bixente Lizarazu, Aurelien Tchouameni, Jules Kounde and others – also look set to release every single player from their first team and academy team.

One such player is 17-year-old Angély. The young player has already played five games for Bordeaux, and has played eight games for France at different youth levels.

Given his talent, it's no surprise to learn that Angély has lined up his signature this summer.

But according to Foot Mercato, Liverpool are currently the frontrunners.

Their report says that Liverpool – owned by FSG, as mentioned, tried to take Bordeaux recently – have tried to sign the midfielder before renewing his contract in France until 2028.

However, that renewal came just days before Bordeaux filed for bankruptcy, meaning Angély – also capable of playing in midfield – will be on the market this summer as a free agent.