Report: Liverpool to rival Inter Milan for highly-rated teenager

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Liverpool are in the race to sign highly-rated Swiss midfielder Joel Ribeiro this summer, according to Italian outlet Calcio Mercato.

The 16-year-old is attracting interest from Inter Milan, Torino and Atalanta but Jurgen Klopp is also keen on the Swiss teenager.

Ribeiro doesn’t currently have a professional contract with his current club, Lausanne, and that has alerted other clubs.

Inter Milan have shown the most desire to sign him, according to Sport Witness, although Liverpool are firmly in the mix to land him.

The youngster has represented Switzerland at a number of different age groups and is capable of playing in several different positions.

He has mainly operated in the number 10 position behind a striker; although he can also play on either flank, which is likely to be of more interest to Liverpool.

TBR Verdict

At 16-years-old Ribeiro would definitely be one for the future. It seems very unlikely that the teenager would come in and make an immediate claim for a first-team place.

Liverpool’s academy is one of the best in the country and the chance to hone his skills there would be ideal for his career.

Having represented Switzerland at several age groups, Ribeiro looks like he could go on and become a decent player. Klopp has previously shown that he is not afraid to put youngsters in his first-team if they can prove they are good enough.

It will prove tough for the Reds to sign him, especially with Inter interested in his services. As an unknown quantity, Ribeiro’s arrival at Anfield would make him an intriguing acquisition for supporters.