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Reds trial for 'baby Drogba'

Image: Kenny Dalglish: Liverpool boss is intent on luring the best young talent to Anfield

Sky Sports understands Liverpool have handed a two-week trial to Swedish teenager Abdul Aziz.

Liverpool beat off competition from rivals for teen sensation

Sky Sports understands Liverpool have handed a two-week trial to Swedish teenager Abdul Aziz, who has been dubbed the "baby Didier Drogba". The 14-year-old, who was born in Sierra Leone, has an excellent scoring record for his club ISK Norkopping and with the Sweden Under-15 national team. Manchester United and City had both been watching the youngster, but have been caught napping by their north west rivals who moved swiftly to land Aziz on a trial. His arrival at Anfield represents a real coup for Liverpool as Aziz is viewed as one of the biggest talents to emerge from Sweden in a generation. Kenny Dalglish is committed to bringing the best talent from Europe and England to Anfield, as he lays the foundations for a new era of success. Over the past 18 months the Merseyside club have snared some of the most highly-rated teenagers in the country in Raheem Sterling, Jordon Ibe and Seyi Ojo.

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