Skysports.com understands Liverpool have tabled an offer for Hamilton starlet Jamie McCarthy.
McCarthy is being courted by a host of clubs after catching the eye at Hamilton this season.
The 16-year-old became the club's youngest ever scorer when netting in the weekend's Scottish Cup defeat to Livingston.
A number of clubs including Manchester United have watched McCarthy in action this season, but Liverpool are hoping to steal a march on their rivals by taking him to Anfield after he impressed in a recent trial on Merseyside.
Hamilton boss Billy Reid admitted Liverpool had made a bid to sign the teenage star.
"From what I believe Liverpool have tabled an offer for Jamie," Reid told skysports.com.
"He went down there for a trial and played in a game for the reserves and he did exceedingly well.
"Jamie showed up well down there and they made an offer for him.
"However, nothing has been agreed and nothing is set in stone. We will see what develops."
Liverpool could face a fight for McCarthy with Reading offering the youngster a trial.
"There are quite a number of clubs interested in Jamie," added Reid.
"He is going down to Reading this week for a few days to take part in training and we will see how he goes down there."
heres a piccy if you haven't seen him. he's a Ginger
hopefully more like Scholes than Riise
McCarthy is being courted by a host of clubs after catching the eye at Hamilton this season.
The 16-year-old became the club's youngest ever scorer when netting in the weekend's Scottish Cup defeat to Livingston.
A number of clubs including Manchester United have watched McCarthy in action this season, but Liverpool are hoping to steal a march on their rivals by taking him to Anfield after he impressed in a recent trial on Merseyside.
Hamilton boss Billy Reid admitted Liverpool had made a bid to sign the teenage star.
"From what I believe Liverpool have tabled an offer for Jamie," Reid told skysports.com.
"He went down there for a trial and played in a game for the reserves and he did exceedingly well.
"Jamie showed up well down there and they made an offer for him.
"However, nothing has been agreed and nothing is set in stone. We will see what develops."
Liverpool could face a fight for McCarthy with Reading offering the youngster a trial.
"There are quite a number of clubs interested in Jamie," added Reid.
"He is going down to Reading this week for a few days to take part in training and we will see how he goes down there."
heres a piccy if you haven't seen him. he's a Ginger
hopefully more like Scholes than Riise
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