Liverpool beating Man United to sign this highly-rated 16-year-old Championship ace would be great investment

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Liverpool Liverpool Dragon Manchester United NewsNow Opinions Post United Dragon Liverpool beating Man United to sign this highly-rated 16-year-old Championship ace would be great investment Kaide Gordon has been hailed as the best 16-year-old in the country by Derby boss Wayne Rooney (Getty Images) According to Sky Sports journalist Rob Dorsett (h/t Derbyshire Live), Liverpool are keeping close tabs on highly-rated Derby County starlet Kaide Gordon in the January transfer window. The reigning Premier League champions face competition in their pursuit of the 16-year-old, however, with Man United also monitoring the Rams graduate.

Derby boss Wayne Rooney hyped up Gordon following his first-team debut last month, hailing him as the best 16-year-old in the country. The youngster, who can play as an attacking midfielder and also as a winger, has also represented England at the U-16 level.

Gordon has also represented England at the U-16 level (Getty Images) That he has already made his senior breakthrough at Derby in the Championship at the tender age of 16 speaks volumes of his talent and potential. The 16-year-old has already started to rub shoulders with the senior pros and would surely represent a smart acquisition with an eye on the future.