Liverpool in new transfer fight with Chelsea as 'revenge mission' launched

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Joshua Abe has caught the attention of several other top-flights teams on the back of his displays for the Merseyside club's academy teams.Born in July 2010, the 15-year-old prodigy has already made five appearances for Liverpool's Under-18s this season, netting two goals and setting up two more. That's to the irritation of the west London outfit, who subsequently banned Liverpool scouts from attending academy games at their Cobham training base.Despite not yet making his first-team debut, many within the academy believe Abe is one of the most promising youngsters in Liverpool's ranks.

But Abe hasn't signed a scholarship contract with the Reds yet, which has piqued the interest of Chelsea, Arsenal and several other top clubs.It's also rumoured Abe's father is a lifelong Arsenal supporter, which could sway any potential move. It's common practice to poach players at this age, while some of Liverpool's current youth teams consist of players from other academies.The popular online account Secret Scout, boasting 253,000 followers, declared: "In my opinion, Abe is the BEST winger in the country at this age."This is a significant statement given the rise of Arsenal's 15-year-old sensation Max Dowman, who has been turning heads with his performances for the Gunners' first-team since making his debut earlier this season.Liverpool's academy prodigy Ngumoha made an impact on his Premier League debut against Newcastle in August, coming off their subs bench to score the winning goal in a 3-2 victory at St James' Park.

Since then, he has made six more appearances for the Reds this season, including a Champions League outing."He's a player that can finish really well for his age," Liverpool boss Arne Slot said after Ngumoha scored in the win over Newcastle. But he's so confident."That's what I like, because the first ball he got he wasn't afraid.