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Liverpool close to completing deal for talented wonderkid: This is why
LIVERPOOL are on the verge of signing Notts County teenager Jack Bearne.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp celebrating after Middlesbrough victory
The League Two outfit are in financial turmoil after being issued a winding up petition by HMRC.
And they will be forced to take drastic action to finance their debts, which are believed to be upwards of £500,000.
Jack is a fantastic talent, which I've known since I arrived at this club nearly seven years age
Notts County owner Ray Trew is trying to raise funds by selling the club and its assets - including their 15-year-old prodigy.
According to The Mirror, Notts County have agreed to sell Bearne to Liverpool for around £150,000.
The youngster is highly regarded within the club, and made his debut for the Under-18 side earlier this season at the age of 14.
Notts County owner Ray Trew is looking to generate funds
Notts County Stadium: Meadow Lane
Speaking ahead of his mini breakthrough, County's head of academy coaching Dan Leiver said: "One great positive from today was introducing 14-year-old Jack Bearne into the team.
"Jack is a fantastic talent, which I've known since I arrived at this club nearly seven years age. Watching him develop has been a pleasure.
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"He came on for the last 30 minutes today and at times he lights it up.
"He's a real prospect and I'm sure fans will see him feature even more for us in the coming games this season."
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