Liverpool have snapped up yet another youngster with the
signing of Millwall's David Amoo.
The 16-year-old has signed for The Reds, after the two clubs agreed
an undisclosed compensation package.
Millwall manager Willie Donachie admitted he was disappointed to
have lost one of the club's best young players.
"We're very disappointed to be losing David because we believe he
had the potential to become a first-team player here and he would
have turned professional with us on his 17th birthday," Donachie
told the club's website.
"It is always a gamble for a young player to move to a big club at
such a young age, but David's parents made it clear that the family
felt it was the right move for him.
"My view is that if a player has the ability, the best way of
reaching the top level is to gain valuable first-team experience at
an early age and then move on in due course.
"We have a number of other exciting prospects in our Academy and I
look forward to seeing them develop during the coming
season."
Liverpool have also been linked with a move for Amoo's former
team-mate goalkeeper Preston Edwards, but neither club have
confirmed whether he will also be leaving for Merseyside.
The signing of Amoo means Liverpool have added over ten new signings to their
academy set-up this summer.
