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Liverpool Rejects £15M Offers for Rising Star Ben Doak

1/22/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Ben Doak, the talented 19-year-old winger on loan at Middlesbrough from Liverpool, has made waves with two goals and six assists in just 22 matches. With a recall option looming before the January 3 transfer deadline, Liverpool has turned down offers of £15 million from Crystal Palace and Ipswich, firmly valuing their rising star at £30 million.

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Ben Doak, 19, has impressed at Middlesbrough with two goals and six assists in 22 matches. Liverpool signed him in March 2022, making him the youngest Scottish Premier League player. His rising value echoes past youth stars, like Michael Owen, who also drew significant transfer interest early in their careers.

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Story summary

Ben Doak, the talented 19-year-old winger on loan at Middlesbrough from Liverpool, has made waves with two goals and six assists in just 22 matches. With a recall option looming before the January 3 transfer deadline, Liverpool has turned down offers of £15 million from Crystal Palace and Ipswich, firmly valuing their rising star at £30 million.

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