Liverpool have announced the signing of Ajax starlet Jordy
Brouwer.
Brouwer has come through the ranks at Ajax's famed academy and he
is highly-regarded at the Dutch club.
Liverpool have moved to snap up the striker as he had not signed
professional terms with Ajax.
Brouwer is Liverpool's third new arrival of the January transfer
window following the signings of Daniele Padelli and Emiliano
Insua.
Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry believes Brouwer will prove to
be a good acquisition for the club.
"We have made a good signing for the future in Jordy," said
Parry.
"He has had a youth contract at Ajax, but has opted to build his
career at Liverpool.
"We have been monitoring his progress and look forward to
developing his potential at Anfield."
Meanwhile, Parry has admitted he is still bemused as to why Lucas
Neill snubbed a move to Anfield in favour of a switch to West
Ham.
Neill completed his move to West Ham on Tuesday with reports
suggesting The Hammers offered the Australian a more lucrative
contract to lure him to Upton Park.
The former Blackburn star has denied claims he moved for the money
and suggested Liverpool's interest in him was not as strong as West
Ham's.
Parry admitted he was surprised Neill rejected Liverpool's
overtures and he expects Reds fans to be shocked by Neill's
decision.
"The decision by Lucas Neill not to accept our terms after we
agreed a fee with Blackburn will bemuse many fans," Parry told the
club's official magazine.
"Players make their decisions and while you are sometimes
surprised, you have to move on to the next one.
"Neill had the choice between Liverpool and West Ham, we were
offering him the opportunity of Champions League football.
"What we want are players with an instinctive desire to play for
Liverpool. We want people with a real passion to come here and help
us win trophies.
"Clearly, there will always be a chance for players to earn well if
they do well.
"However, at the end of the day it is up to the individual to
decide what is best for his career.
"From our side, we never want to be in a position where someone is
only coming here for the money. A player has to be driven by
something more than that.
"Because of the stature, history and ambition of Liverpool, there
should be no need for us to sell the merits of this club.
"It's Neill's decision and it's his future. It has happened before
and it will happen again."