Exciting Newcastle United youngster Bobby Clark is reportedly set to leave the club and join Liverpool.
The 16-year-old’s move to Merseyside was first reported by Rising Ballers on Thursday afternoon. Since then, the Liverpool Echo have backed up the claims.
The Chronicle have stated that Clark has been offered a scholarship to stay at Newcastle.
Sadly, one of the brightest prospects in the Newcastle academy could be joining a Premier League rival.
From top to bottom, the club is in an absolute state.
The takeover has caused the Magpies to stand still, but the delay to arbitration must force Mike Ashley into action.
Newcastle are yet to make a first-team signing. They have a weaker squad than what they had last season, and a manager who is far from popular with supporters.
Allan Saint-Maximin hinted earlier in the year that he needs to see some ambition from the club, with some fans fearing he will leave.
Even at academy level, we appear to be losing our best players.
Clark, who is the son of former Toon midfielder Lee Clark, made his Under-18s debut when he was just 14.
He clearly has a lot of potential, which is exactly why Liverpool are interested.
But we shouldn’t be losing our own academy players. We should be making these players believe they have a chance of succeeding at St James’ Park.
It’s been a week of bad news for Newcastle fans, and reports of teenage sensation Clark leaving have angered some supporters.
Bobby Clark reportedly going to Liverpool causes fury among Toon fans
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