Liverpool's Conor Bradley set Bolton loan target as Northern Ireland transfer influence pinpointed

Ian Evatt believes Conor Bradley can improve all aspects of his game at Bolton Wanderers this season and has been tracking the Liverpool youngster since undertaking his coaching licences in Northern Ireland.

The 19-year-old is spending the season away from the Anfield club on loan at Wanderers. He has caught the eye with his early performances for the League One side at right wing-back.

Bradley won a penalty in the opening game of the season against Ipswich Town which ended in a 1-1 draw. He then notched an assist from open play over the weekend in Bolton's 3-0 victory versus Wycombe Wanderers.

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Evatt wanted to bring Bradley to Bolton in January, but with the Northern Ireland international in Liverpool's first team squad at that time, the move had to be put on the back burner. But a return this summer was successful and Bradley will be at Wanderers for the campaign.

The Bolton boss undertook his coaching qualification and all the relevant licences in Bradley's home nation of Northern Ireland. During his time there, Evatt became aware of Bradley being a player to watch moving forwards.

Evatt discussed Bradley's potential and how he feels that the 19-year-old can improve all aspects of his game over the upcoming year. He believes this will be key for his aims of being a regular for Liverpool and Northern Ireland.

The Bolton boss said: "I did my pro-licence and all my coaching licences in Northern Ireland and very early on the relationships there were saying ‘Conor’s one to keep an eye on’. We started watching him and were very impressed with what we saw. Last January we tried to get him but he was very much in