Liverpool have missed out on capturing the much sought after youngster John Cofie, after the Burnley teenager opted to sign for Manchester United. The reds had been hopeful of securing his signature, and he was a guest of the club for last week’s Carling Cup tie with Cardiff City. The youngster and his family also had dinner with Jamie Carragher in his new resteraunt, as the club pulled out all the stops to persuade him to become the latest addition to the reds youth recruitment drive.
However, they failed to match the offer made by United, which is believed to have included a house as well as significantly more money than was on offer at Anfield.
There was better news on another exciting teenage starlet however, as Lauri Dalla Valle has agreed a deal to join the reds. The Finn is regarded by many as the best u16 player in Europe, and his arrival will cushion the blow of missing out on Cofie.
15 year old Crystal Palace sensation John Bostock is also in Rafa Benitez’s sights, and there is a possibility the reds will prise him away from Selhurst Park. He is already in Palace’s first team and is another kid who is wanted by all the top sides.
