LIVERPOOL are keen to sign Birmingham City youngster Foday Nabay but no deal is yet in place.

The Reds have been tracking the highly-rated 14-year-old’s progress but face competition from Manchester City and Arsenal for his signature.

Sierra Leone-born Nabay, who can play up front or on the wing, has represented England at under-16 level.

LIVERPOOL will be watching with interest how Nick Powell does at Manchester United following his £3million switch from Crewe. The 18-year-old England youth international signed a four-year contract at OId Trafford this week.

The Reds came close to signing Powell for £250,000 two years ago but Dario Gradi vetoed the deal.

Contrary to reports elsewhere, Liverpool didn’t submit a bid this around as United beat off competition from Arsenal.