Everton wanted to sign Stefan Bajcetic before he joined Liverpool, and so did Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers among other clubs, according to The Times.
Everton wanted to sign Stefan Bajcetic before Liverpool transfer
Liverpool signed Bajcetic from Celta Vigo in December 2020.
According to The Times, the former Premier League and UEFA Champions League winners paid an an initial transfer fee of £225,000 for the teenager.
Manchester United wanted to sign the Spanish midfielder when he was 16.
The Times have added that Real Madrid, RB Leipzig, Wolves and Everton all chased the signature of Bajcetic, but he moved to Liverpool instead.
Succeeding at Liverpool
And he is flourishing now.
The Times have reported that it was Liverpool Under-18 coach Marc Bridge-Wilkinson who decided to move Bajcetic from centre-back to central midfield.
The 18-year-old has broken into the Liverpool first team and has been impressive.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has raved about the Spain Under-19 international on more than one occasion in recent weeks, while former Anfield star Jamie Carragher said on Sky Sports Premier League (8:42pm, February 13, 2023) that the teenager was “absolutely fantastic” and “outstanding”.
Bajcetic has scored one goal in five starts and four substitute appearances in the Premier League, and has made one start and three substitute appearances in the UEFA Champions League for Liverpool so far this season.
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