Liverpool beating Man United to sign this highly-rated 16-year-old Championship ace would be great investment

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The reigning Premier League champions face competition in their pursuit of the 16-year-old, however, with Man United also monitoring the Rams graduate. Profile A youth exponent of Derby, Gordon recently made his debut as a late substitute in the Rams’ 4-0 win over Birmingham City in the Championship on December 29.

Derby boss Wayne Rooney hyped up Gordon following his first-team debut last month, hailing him as the best 16-year-old in the country. The youngster, who can play as an attacking midfielder and also as a winger, has also represented England at the U-16 level.

The teenager has earned plaudits from a Premier League legend like Rooney, so it would be fair to assume that there’s certainly something special about him. Gordon has also represented England at the U-16 level (Getty Images) That he has already made his senior breakthrough at Derby in the Championship at the tender age of 16 speaks volumes of his talent and potential.