Manager Rafael Benitez was unable to watch the 16-year-old last week because he was away with the first team for the Champions League tie with Anderlecht.

Should Liverpool want to sign him, a deal has already been agreed that could earn Stockport up to �750,000.

"He would be in our first team by the end of the season, I am sure. It's an opportunity we couldn't really turn down," said County boss Chris Turner.