Talks in progress: Liverpool and Man United set for transfer battle over homegrown full-back

Liverpool and Manchester United could reportedly be set to go head-to-head in the race to sign a coveted teenage talent from the Football League.

Despite Arne Slot’s defensive options being lessened by the season-ending injury to Conor Bradley, David Ornstein reported earlier this week that the Reds don’t intend to enter the transfer market this month unless the right opportunity were to become attainable.

While it remains to be seen whether any first-team additions will be made during January...