Liverpool win race for versatile defender as months of work pays off

Liverpool have reportedly won the race to sign the Celtic youngster Dara Jikiemi.

The defender is expected to complete the move to Liverpool soon. The 16-year-old has been on their radar for quite some time, and a report from TeamTalk claims that Liverpool have been working on the transfer since the start of the year.

Celtic wanted to keep the player at the club, and they had offered him a three-year contract. However, the player has declined the offer. He will sign a professional...