Liverpool to outbid Manchester United for Nick Powell?

Liverpool are apparently willing to outbid Manchester United and Arsenal in order to secure the services of Crewe Alexandra wonderkid Nick Powell.

Brendan Rodgers has identified the promising 17-year-old as one of his transfer targets after taking the managerial duties at Anfield last week.

The Railwaymen have reportedly agreed an initial £2m fee with United for Powell, with the total figure passing £5m due to several add-on clauses.

However, Rodgers is poised to challenge the Red Devils by launching a higher offer for the teenage striker, according to The Mirror.

Powell scored in Crewe's League Two playoff final win over Cheltenham at Wembley in May.