By North-west correspondent Alex Stevens
Herbie Kane has signed for Liverpool after finalising the paperwork on a long-term contract, he has revealed.
The 17-year-old midfielder confirmed the agreement on his official Twitter account.
The highly regarded youngster, who can play in central midfield or attacking midfield, has been a key member of the Liverpool Under-18s this season and has also featured for England Under-18s.
Happy to sign a long term professional contract at Liverpool! Thanks for all the messages??⚽️#LFCpic.twitter.com/QTVvLrc6Tx
— Herbie kane (@herbiekane) January 15, 2016