Liverpool have invited a central defender to train with them.
The transfer deadline day might have gone but sporting director Michael Edwards is still pushing ahead with making signings.
A latest deal isn’t in the bag but it’s looking good as Motherwell player Sam Campbell has started training with Liverpool.
Leeds United, Brighton and Southampton are keen on the centre-back, who was described as ‘highly rated’ by Sunday Mail chief football writer Scott McDermott.
Dejan Lovren is no longer with us, but that hasn’t stopped him causing controversy. His departure has left a hole in the squad, which Jurgen Klopp has struggled to fill.
Joel Matip is out injured and Joe Gomez is inconsistent, and that has led to Fabinho performing a temporary role next to Virgil van Dijk.
Fab could make a good fist of it, but that’s not the point. 16-year-old Sam Campbell may not be one for now, but he could help the team moving forward.
Back in September FourFourTwo reported that bids had been accepted by Motherwell for Campbell, but now McDermott has said the defender has yet to chose his club.
Talented Motherwell kid Sam Campbell will train with Premier League clubs Liverpool and Leeds United in the next week. Highly rated 16yo centre back. Brighton and Southampton also keen...
— Scott McDermott (@scottmcdermott8) October 5, 2020
With Klopp as the manager, any young player must feel like they can break through to the first team with a bit of luck and some hard work. The rise of Rhys Williams will serve as evidence of that; the youngster was playing in the National League North last season and now has two senior appearances under his belt.
But there are some warning signs there. Ki-Jana Hoever showed promise but has since been moved on, while Sepp van den Berg has seen his stock fall following a summer arrival last season.
Increasing squad depth and competition for places is never a bad thing, so keep an eye on this one as it develops in the future.