Report: Liverpool monitoring Max Clark from Vitesse Arnhem

Liverpool are believed to be a number of Premier League sides keeping tabs on left-back Max Clark who is currently playing for Vitesse Arnhem.

The 23 year-old who came through the ranks at Hull City has represented England at U/16 and U/17 level and also spent some time at Cambridge United before venturing off to play in the Dutch top flight on a free transfer. 

Since making the move, Clark has made 43 appearances in all competitions for Vitas and won admirers with the quality of his pin-point delivery from wide areas and his tackling ability and is known to be on the radar of England manager Gareth Southgate as competition for incumbent Ben Chilwell.

The Mirror reports that Liverpool are closely looking at the progress of Clark as they consider a back-up option for the tireless Andy Robertson.

While Clark has 18 months left on his current deal, it is believed the current sixth placed side in the Eredivisie are bracing for bids in the January window.

Ironically, Robertson and Clark were at Hull together and the latter replaced the Scottish captain when he departed to come to the Reds in the summer of 2018.

At the time, Robertson was delighted for his understudy getting his chance to fill his shoes.

Speaking about the move to Holland, Clark recently told Sky Sports:

“ I had seen others go abroad and do well, kicking their career on, so I thought I would take myself out of my comfort zone and give it a go.

“A lot of people were surprised because I was leaving my hometown club, a club I had grown up supporting. 

“All I had ever known was life in England so it was a big step and I was a bit nervous at first wondering how it would be But I challenged myself to do it.

"I don't have the distractions that I had at home.

“Coming here on my own away from family and friends has changed my routines.

"I am just focused on the task ahead. Everything about it."

After pulling off a masterstroke in signing Takumi Minamito, don’t be surprised to see another ‘under the radar’ type signing like Clark arrive at the club in the near future.