Liverpool winger Ben Doak has been linked with a move away from the Merseyside club this summer, with Middlesbrough interested.
According to a report from Sky Sports, Championship outfit Middlesbrough are set to win the race to sign Ben Doak. The 18-year-old Liverpool winger needs to leave so that he can continue his development with regular game time.
Sky Sports are reporting that the Championship club are close to securing his services on loan for the remainder of the season. The 18-year-old wonderkid is highly rated at Liverpool, and he has a bright future ahead of himself. He has all the attributes to develop into a key player for the Reds in the coming seasons. The youngster will look to play regularly and improve as a footballer over the next few months.
Liverpool already have multiple wingers at the club, and they have brought in Federico Chiesa this week as well. They would not have been able to give Doak ample opportunities with the first team, and leaving on loan would be ideal for his development.
The 18-year-old will get plenty of opportunities to showcase his abilities in the Championship, and regular football with Middlesbrough will accelerate his development. The youngster has shown his qualities during his cameos with Liverpool, and he will look to hit the ground running in the second tier of English football.
Ben Doak could be a quality addition
Middlesborough needed to bring in a quality attacker, and the 18-year-old should prove to be a useful acquisition for them. Signing him for a nominal investment could prove to be excellent business as well. The Championship outfit will be looking to push for promotion this season, and they need quality players at their disposal.
If the 18-year-old can adapt to the Championship quickly, he could be a key player for Middlesbrough this season. Ben Doak will add goals, creativity, pace, and flair from the wide areas.
The teenage sensation will certainly hope to establish himself as a key player for Liverpool in the long term, and he needs to focus on his development for now. It remains to be seen whether he can make the most of the loan opportunity at the Championship club this summer.
