Liverpool have agreed a deal with Joshua Abe for the academy starlet to commit his future to the club, reports Ian Doyle.

Abe, 15, enjoyed a breakthrough season with the Reds’ Under-18s and has agreed to become a first-year scholar with the club.

The teenager will then be expected to sign a professional contract when he turns 17 in July next year, with Liverpool fending off interest from the likes of Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea.

Joshua Abe of Liverpool

Joshua Abe of Liverpool(Image: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)