Reds snap up Danish starlet

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Liverpool have raided Denmark to sign highly-rated Herfolge starlet Nikola Saric.

Rafa Benitez is believed to have fended off interest from a host of clubs across Europe, including Barcelona, to snare the 17-year-old striker.

Saric has agreed a three-year deal with Liverpool and the youngster is excited at the prospect of moving to Anfield.

"Of course, I want to join Liverpool FC." Saric told Herfolge's official website.

"I will get to train with the big names over there and develop in the reserves.

"It is a tremendous chance for me and I am very happy.

"Since I feel the time is right and that I am mature enough for a new challenge, we have been waiting for the right club to come with an offer."

Happy

Herfolge sports director Per Rud was happy with the deal the club agreed for the Danish Under 18 international.

"We have tried to protect Nikola as much as we could, but you can't control the media." said Rud.

"It is unbelievable how many enquiries we have got on Nikola, but when it comes to serious negotiations, it has been far between them.

"We are happy and proud that Nikola will join one of the best club's in the world.

"We are also happy that Herfolge have earned some money and we feel we have deserved that."