LIVERPOOL’S new Spanish starlet Stefan Bajcetic is looking like a smart capture – and leaving Manchester United and Chelsea with red faces.
The Kop babe has been on Jurgen Klopp’s bench already.
But the reason he joined the club a year ago is down to their willingness to take a chance on landing him as a kid.
Bajcetic joined Liverpool just before the new post Brexit rules came in and it could be one of the most well-timed transfers ever.
Both United and Chelsea had been tracking the top talent for months.
Although both sides decided against pursuing a move because of fears he would not be allowed into the country.
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Bajcetic was given a 21 minute runout by Klopp in Liverpool’s 9-0 rout against Bournemouth.
The 17-year-old has also played twice for the U21s this season.
Meanwhile, Liverpool left back James Norris is wanted by Huddersfield Town – after they failed in a deadline deal.
The Kop kid has impressed in the U21s.
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He even trained with the first team last week.
That led to the Terriers were told to wait.
The 19-year-old has played six times for the U21s this season.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
