Liverpool sign USA midfielder

Liverpool have completed the signing of 17-year-old American Marc Pelosi from the DeAnza Force Club in California.

The midfielder was the captain of the United States Under-17 team that participated in this year's FIFA World Cup tournament in Mexico.

"We're determined to identify the best possible talent globally and I'm delighted we've been able to to bring Marc into the club," said Liverpool's academy director Frank McParland.

Pelosi is expected to join the Reds in January.