Klopp factor cited as Liverpool close in on Celtic youngster signing

Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Celtic youngster Ben Doak, according to The Athletic.

Doak, who is only 16, has already made two first-team appearances for Celtic this season, including one as a late substitute in the 3-0 Old Firm victory over Rangers in February.

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The Athletic are now reporting that Liverpool are closing in on completing a move for Doak and will only have to pay a small compensation fee due to the fact that the winger is yet to agree professional terms at Celtic Park.

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Celtic had hoped that Ange Postecoglou’s decision to give Doak his debut and include him in a number of matchday squads would convince the youngster to remain in Glasgow.

However, The Athletic report that the opportunity to work with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was to good to miss and the 16-year-old appears likely to join Liverpool.

Liverpool have gained a reputation of signing young talents on Klopp with a clear pathway to the first-team as the likes of Kaide Gordon and  Harvey Elliott have proved this season.

Meanwhile, a current Liverpool winger, Mohamed Salah, is yet to agree a new contract with the club and former Reds Steve McManaman and peter Crouch have insisted the club must come first. 

Speaking on BT Sport (quotes via Liverpool Echo), McManaman said: “We all want him to stay.

“Every Liverpool fan wants him to. But