Liverpool pip Celtic to signing of Derry City starlet Trent Kone-Doherty

Liverpool bound teenage winger Trent Kone-Doherty in action for Derry City against Institute during a preseason friendly.

The in-demand Ireland underage winger has been on the radar of Scottish Premier League outfit Celtic in recent months but it appears Liverpool have won the race for the 15 year-old's signature.

The 'Irish Independent' this morning revealed the player, who turns 16 at the end of June, is on the verge of completing a move to the Anfield club.

And it's been reported his hometown club Derry would receive a six figure compensation fee should a move be completed.

Doherty was introduced to Ruaidhri Higgins' first team squad during pre-season when he featured against Institute at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

He was also named among the substitutes for Derry's 2-1 victory over St Patrick's Athletic at Brandywell last Friday night.