Reds snare teenage winger
28 Dec 2007 - 13:50:54
Liverpool have snapped up highly-rated teenager Alex Cooper from Scottish side Ross County.
The 16-year-old winger has agreed a deal to join the Reds for a reported £100,000.
Cooper, the son of former Aberdeen star Neale Cooper, has put pen to paper on a contract that will run until 2011.
The teenage wideman was also believed to be interesting Liverpool's Premier League rivals Chelsea.
"He could have gone to one or two other clubs but he just loved the way he was treated by Liverpool when he was there," said Cooper Snr.
"All his family are delighted Alex has been given the opportunity to sign for Liverpool."