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Liverpool transfer news: Liverpool set to move for Ipswich whizz-kid Andre Dozzell after youngster rejected Kop in summer

Liverpool are to test the Tractor Boys' resolve with big money bid for teenage sensation, the son of former Ipswich and Spurs midfielder Jason.

LIVERPOOL are to launch a fresh £2million bid to land Ipswich Town whizz-kid Andre Dozzell.

The-17-year-old midfielder is the son of former Ipswich and Tottenham star Jason.

 Dozzell scored on his Ipswich debut against Sheffield Wednesday in April
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Dozzell scored on his Ipswich debut against Sheffield Wednesday in AprilCredit: Reuters

The teenager broke into the Tractor Boys first team at the end of last season. And like his father, Andre scored on his Ipswich debut in the 1-1 draw at Sheffield Wednesday in April.


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Dozzell is a local boy born in Ipswich and is a product of the Tractor Boys Academy. His rapid success saw the youngster named Academy player of the year last season.

 Andre Dozzell signs first pro contract with Ipswich boss Mick McCarthy
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Andre Dozzell signs first pro contract with Ipswich boss Mick McCarthyCredit: Instagram @Andre Dozzell

His progress was rewarded with boss Mick McCarthy earmarking Dozzell as a future star and fast tracking the midfielder into his first team plans.

 Dozzell at St Georges Park representing England
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Dozzell at St Georges Park representing EnglandCredit: Getty Images
 Andre with father and former Ipswich and Spurs midfielder Jason Dozzell
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Andre with father and former Ipswich and Spurs midfielder Jason Dozzell

Kop boss Jurgen Klopp had been alerted to Dozzell's potential and was prepared to sign the teenager in the summer.

 Andre following in his father Jason's footsteps at Portman Road
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Andre following in his father Jason's footsteps at Portman RoadCredit: Getty Images

However the young starlet decided to stay at Portman Road and look to play a full season in the Championship under the tutelage of experienced boss Mick McCarthy.

 Jurgen Klopp keen to recruit young players at Anfield
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Jurgen Klopp keen to recruit young players at AnfieldCredit: Getty Images

But that decision does not look to be paying off at the moment as the teenager has only featured in one game and that was 45 minutes in the League Cup in August. Liverpool are set to test the Championship side's resolve with a £2million bid.

 

 

 

 

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