Liverpool confident closing deal for Derry City teenager Trent Kone-Doherty | OneFootball

Liverpool are leading the race for Derry City teenager Trent Kone-Doherty.

Winger Kone-Doherty turns 16 this summer and - unlike players in the 26 counties who cannot move until 18 on account of Brexit - he is still able to move to a club across the water.

It's anticipated that he will end up in Liverpool with the Premier League giants seeking to wrap up a pre-contract deal, says the Belfast Telegraph.

Kone-Doherty is a right footer who can play on either flank. He was involved with Ruaidhri Higgins' first team during pre-season and was on the bench for last week's Premier Division game with St Patrick's Athletic, but primarily trains and plays with Derry City's underage squads.

Kone-Doherty has previously spent time training with Celtic but Liverpool have made an assertive move for his services with Derry in line for a six figure sum in compensation.