Liverpool are reportedly eyeing a move for 15-year-old Republic of Ireland sensation Mason Melia.
The forward, who currently plays in the League of Ireland First Division for St Patrick's Athletic, became the club's youngest-ever senior scorer after netting against Wexford in a Leinster Senior Cup tie in January aged 15 years and 132 days.
Melia also became the club's youngest player to make a competitive first-team appearance, having been deployed in the 65th minute of the match before getting on the scoresheet in the 90th.
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A latest report by Football Insider has claimed the Reds have a 'strong interest' in recruiting the teenager. His exploits at junior level are said to have 'caught the attention of Premier League clubs', with Liverpool among those to have displayed an interest.
Members of the Reds' scouting department are said to have delivered 'rave reviews' regarding the striker, having kept 'close tabs' on his progress within the game.
On the international stage, Melia has previously featured for the Republic of Ireland under-14s and under-15s and is now a regular member of the under-17s squad.
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