Liverpool are in advanced talks to sign the 'new Jordan Henderson' from Sunderland.
The Liverpool Echo says the Reds are swooping for the jewel of Sunderland's academy, 15 year-old Luca Stephenson.
The 15-year-old midfielder, who is regarded as one of the Black Cats' best youth prospects, is expected to cost the Reds around £200,000 in terms of a compensation fee.
If the transfer goes through then Stephenson is likely to start off with Barry Lewtas' under-18s squad at the Kirkby Academy.
England youth international striker Bobby Duncan arrived from Manchester City, while the Reds also swooped to sign Ajax teenager Ki-Jana Hoever.