OFFICIAL: Liverpool sign England star ahead of next season

Liverpool has confirmed the signing of Seventeen year old goalkeeper from Blakburn ahead of the summer window. However, he is not expected to be in the first team with the Reds fully covered in the goalkeeping position.

A statement on the Liverpool website read; The Preston-born player was previously with Blackburn Rovers. Winterbottom joined Blackburn initially as an U10 player and has impressed playing against the Reds on numerous previous occasions.

He will add depth to the U18 and U23 squads, and was an unused substitute for the U18s’ derby victory against Everton on Saturday morning.