Your morning digest for Saturday, August 7.
Liverpool edge closer to signing Bobby Clark from Newcastle United
Liverpool are closing in on the signing of highly-rated Newcastle winger Bobby Clark, who is currently on Merseyside ahead of finalising a move to the club.
The ECHO reported last month that terms are in place for a transfer of the 16-year-old, pending the final formalities.
Clark has enjoyed a rapid rise through the Magpies youth system over the last couple of years as he made his under-18s debut at the tender age of 14.
The England youth international is settling into his new surroundings before becoming a Red.
Liverpool are expecting the deal to be wrapped up in the coming days as they continue to bolster their academy with some of the countries best talent.
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Danny Ings could help Liverpool sign striker Jurgen Klopp loves for more than £60m
Danny Ings' surprise switch to Aston Villa this week could help Jurgen Klopp secure a move for Ollie Watkins, with Villa now boasting an array of attacking options.
Even following the departure of Jack Grealish, Villa’s attacking ranks heading into the new season are looking rather deadly with Watkins, Bertrand Traore, Anwar El Ghazi, Trezeguet and Wesley already on the books.
Watkins caught the eye of Klopp last season as the Midlands club drubbed Liverpool 7-2.
"They are good, they are really good. Good set-up, made some good signings, (like) Watkins," Klopp said when reflecting on the striker’s Villa Park hat-trick against his side ahead of their Anfield return fixture in April.
"In my memory a lot of players scored a hat-trick that night. It felt like everybody scored a hat-trick. But I think it was a very good moment for Aston Villa in general.
"As a player, you need these kind of moments. Ollie is a really, really talented striker."
Boasting a number of attributes that impress Klopp, it is no surprise to see Liverpool monitoring Watkins’ progress at Villa and be linked with a potential move.
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