Liverpool look set to pip Celtic to a move for young Derry City attacker Trent Kone-Doherty.
The Lowdown: Doak move
It appears as if the Hoops will lose the services of young winger Ben Doak, with Liverpool closing in on a move for the Scot.
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Doak is yet to pen professional terms with the Hoops and the Reds appear to have taken advantage of that. Reports have suggested that Celtic could receive just £150,000 in compensation for Doak, who has been attracted over the possibility of working under Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.
The Latest: Kone-Doherty update
The Irish Independent shared a story on Wednesday morning regarding another exciting attacker, Kone-Doherty.
They claimed that the 15-year-old previously spent time training with Celtic, however, it looks as if Liverpool are going to win the race for his services as well after making an ‘assertive’ six-figure compensation move.
The Verdict: Hoops sick of Liverpool…
Celtic chiefs may well be sick of the sight of Liverpool in 2022 following this update on Kone-Doherty. It is unsure if the Hoops were willing to offer the Irish youngster a pre-contract deal ahead of his 16th birthday, but they clearly rated the attacker highly in order to bring him over to Lennoxtown and train.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t look as if Kone-Doherty will come in as a possible replacement for Doak, with the pair possibly now set to play alongside each other in the Reds’ academy next season.
In other news: ‘Worrying…’ – Sky Sports man claims ‘brilliant’ Celtic ace may now have suffered ‘bone damage’.