Ben Doak earns Liverpool guarantees in 'secret talks' over Anfield future as scouts infatuated with him
dailyrecord.co.ukBen Doak will reportedly get the chance to stake his claim for a place in Arne Slot's squad at Liverpool next season after holding positive talks with Anfield bosses.The winger has impressed in a loan spell at Middlesbrough this season, registering three goals and seven assists in 24 matches so far.
The Scotland star's displays caught the eye of Premier League duo Crystal Palace and Ipswich Town, who both saw bids of £16million knocked back by Liverpool.
It was initially thought that the Reds would only consider offers of at least £30million for the 19-year-old, who has made 10 first team appearances for Liverpool since his arrival from Celtic in the summer of 2022.
But according to The Athletic, Doak has been reassured that he is very much a part of Slot's plans going forward. They report that Fenway Sports Group - who own Liverpool - sent CEO of football Michael Edwards and technical director Julian Ward up to Middlesbrough's Rockliffe Park training ground back in December to meet with the teenager.
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