In another exclusive, DaveOCKOP can reveal that RB Salzburg are edging closer to agreeing a permanent deal with Liverpool for Bobby Clark.
In a surprising move, the young midfielder is on the verge of leaving Anfield on a permanent deal.
A number of championships sides are interested in the impressive 19-year-old.
We exclusively revealed that the Austrian side made a £6m bid for the midfielder last week.
RB Salzburg initially wanted Clark on loan but made an official offer to sign the promising midfielder on a permanent deal. Salzburg have continued negotiations in an effort to close the deal.
Pep Lijnders and Vitor Matos are extremely keen to work with Clark again.
The potential of UEFA Champions League football could be a game-changer for the League Cup winner.
Championship interest in Bobby Clark
Bristol City, Portsmouth, and Norwich were among us to 12 championship sides interested in the 19-year-old Liverpool youngster.
Clark is currently recovering from a minor stress issue in his back.
RB Leipzig and Rangers showed interested early in the summer window.
It was believed earlier in the window Clark would sign a new deal at Liverpool and leave on loan.
However, the landscape changed in recent days.
The former Newcastle United youngster will look to cement his name in Pep Lijnders’ XI if a deal is completed.
Clark and the former Liverpool assistant coach have a strong relationship and there is belief that under Lijnders and his coaching staff Clark will reach his full potential.
RB Salzburg haven’t been deterred by Liverpool’s initial rejections.
UEFA Champions League football
The offer of potentially playing Champions League football is a huge draw for Clark. Salzburg defeated FC Twente 2-1 in the Champions League third round qualifying first leg on Tuesday.
A number of youngsters have been given permission to leave on loan.
We exclusively revealed that Stefan Bajcetic has been told he can go on loan next season. In a surprising move, the Spaniard is set to find first team football elsewhere for the 2024/25 season.
We also exclusively revealed that Kaide Gordon is close to agreeing a loan move to Swansea City.
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