Many Liverpool fans have revealed their utter delight on Twitter after the club were reported to have signed striker Bobby Duncan from Manchester City Youth.
The Liverpool Echo claim that a deal is all but done for the 17-year-old hitman, who arrives from rivals Manchester City.
Duncan recently starred for the England Under-17’s side in their World Cup winning campaign, and the youngster had “his heart set on signing for LFC”, as relayed by Liverpool Echo journalist James Pearce on his personal Twitter account.
A host of top c;lubs wanted to sign prolific England youth striker Bobby Duncan – but his heart was set on signing for #LFC https://t.co/6ve7bpIyfr
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) June 27, 2018
This news was met with ecstatic responses from the Liverpool faithful, with Duncan also said to have attracted the likes of Juventus, Tottenham, Monaco and Roma. These comments included “exceptional talent” and “he’s quality.”
This is Futbol has rounded up some of the best tweets:
66 goals in a season. Amazing. ?
— Sid Dhal (@siddhant_dhal) June 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/Graemec87/status/1012052812354736130
Good news. Anyone leading the line for his country at youth level is welcome at LFC
— S (@GerrardStand8) June 27, 2018
Exceptional talent. Great signing to get him away from City
— Liam Campbell ? (@liamrjc1980) June 27, 2018
He’s the kid that scored a hat trick for England youth against Brazil away! Looks good! Echo have just reported it so not under the radar now! ?
— Peter (@Pete_god_like) June 27, 2018
https://twitter.com/lfc_dilly/status/1012039832850354176
https://twitter.com/myndamdro/status/1012045101227544576
Best of luck Bobby
— Scott Morton (@morto14) June 27, 2018
OPINION
The news of Liverpool signing the 17-year-old striker seems to have gone down very well with the Liverpool faithful. Despite the fact he will not be getting near the first team any time soon, fans have a lot to be excited about – the youngster netted an eye-watering 66 goals for Manchester City Youth in the 2015/2016 campaign. If this is true, it is no wonder Duncan attracted the likes of Tottenham as well as other clubs from around Europe. He is obviously a player who possess tonnes of potential and Liverpool have spotted that from the start, and he can only get better and better as the years go by. As he gets older, do not be surprised that he will attract attention once again – but for now, Liverpool fans will enjoy his stay at Anfield.