Coventry starlet Conor Thomas has completed a surprising loan move to Liverpool until the end of the season, which includes a view to a permanent move.
Thomas, 17, was the hottest young prospect on the books at the Ricoh Arena and has represented England at Under-17 level.
But his development has been relatively low key, with no suggestion of interest from England's top clubs and his move comes as a bolt out of the blue.
The central midfielder only made his full Sky Blues debut in Saturday's 3-2 FA Cup defeat to Birmingham, just weeks after his first-team bow as a substitute in the third-round victory over Crystal Palace.
He will be based with Liverpool's reserves at their Academy.
Thomas, 17, was the hottest young prospect on the books at the Ricoh Arena and has represented England at Under-17 level.
But his development has been relatively low key, with no suggestion of interest from England's top clubs and his move comes as a bolt out of the blue.
The central midfielder only made his full Sky Blues debut in Saturday's 3-2 FA Cup defeat to Birmingham, just weeks after his first-team bow as a substitute in the third-round victory over Crystal Palace.
He will be based with Liverpool's reserves at their Academy.
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