"?Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is a keen admirer of snapping up young talent as early as possible and it is to be believed that he has urged the club to make a move for Nottingham Forest striker Ben Brereton, with the January transfer window now open.
Local source "?This is Anfield suggested that the 17-year-old first impressed the Reds during an under 18 FA Youth Cup fixture between Liverpool and Forest, and with interest from Manchester United also rumoured, the race is on to sign the teenager.
NEW: Liverpool make enquiry for Nottingham Forest's teenage striker Ben Brereton https://t.co/SOxvkRzUgg #LFC
Brereton has been in superb form this season, scoring 15 goals in 20 game for Forest's under 23 side, a remarkable achievement considering its only his first year at this competitive age level.
Nottingham Forest's striking options are extensive, with the likes of Britt Assombalonga, Nicklas Bendtner and Apostolos Vellios available, but some fans have already called for Brereton to be given some first team action.
Pleased to announce that Ben Brereton has signed a new contract with #NFFC
It is thought that a fee of around £1m would be needed to prise the player away from the City Ground, with Brereton signing a new contract with the Sky Bet Championship side on New Year's Eve.
Liverpool are active when it comes to acquiring talent from around the country so it does not come as a surprise to read about an in-form striker being linked with a move to Mersyeside, whether it will materialise though is another matter.