Liverpool have completed their first deal of the year as they snap up a left-back Billy Koumetio from French side US Orleans Loiret. The 16-year-old defender has been under trials atThe Reds had Koumetio on trial at the Melwood training ground since November last year and he impressed the club's youth coaches. The impressed hierarchies decided to sign him into their academy so as to keep close watch on him and to equally help him develop his game within the shortest period of time. Koumetio was with Lyon before deciding to give it a go at Anfield so as to achieve his dream of featuring for the Reds when he grows up. According to the Daily Star, the 16-year-old defender will be integrated into the U23 side but he is readily available to feature for the U18 … [Read more...]