Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Nottingham Forest striker Ben Brereton.
According to The Mirror, Liverpool are interested in signing Nottingham Forest striker Ben Brereton, with the Reds making contact over a deal.
Jurgen Klopp’s men endured a frustrating afternoon earlier today, as they drew 0-0 with League Two side Plymouth Argyle at Anfield in the third round of the FA Cup.
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp
The game featured a number of young players, such as Trent Alexander-Arnold, Kevin Stewart, Ovie Ejaria, Sheyi Ojo and Ben Woodburn, and Klopp is keen to make sure that Liverpool have more young talents coming through the ranks.
Now, The Mirror report that Liverpool are keen on signing Nottingham Forest teenager Ben Brereton, who is the latest player from Forest’s youth setup to impress after Karl Darlow, Jamaal Lascelles and Oliver Burke all earned big moves away from the City Ground.
General view inside the City Ground
Brereton may only be 17, but he’s been playing for the Forest Under-23 side this season, and his impressive displays have seen him catch the eye this term.
The striker has hit 15 goals in 20 games for Forest’s Under-23’s this term, and having proven himself against players his senior, Brereton now looks to be one of the Football League’s top young talents.
It’s stated that Liverpool boss Klopp ordered chief scout Barry Hunter to contact Forest over a potential deal for Brereton, but they would have to move quickly to strike a deal for the teenage attacker.
Manchester United are believed to be plotting a move for Brereton, meaning Liverpool and Klopp face real competition for the striker’s signature, but the Reds will hope that, by making contact over a deal, they will be favourites for his signature.
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