Newcastle United goalkeeper Freddie Woodman is attracting interest from Liverpool.
Crystal Palace, Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur have all watched the youngster in the past, and according to the Chronicle, Liverpool are now doing the same.
Woodman impressed on a loan spell at Crawley Town earlier in the season, but was recalled after injuries to Tim Krul and Karl Darlow left Newcastle immensely short of goalkeeping cover.
He was in action for Newcastle’s Under-21 side earlier this week as they lost 3-1 to Derby County, and was watched by an FA talent scout during the game.
Liverpool have reportedly been keeping tabs on Woodman’s development, and have been alerted to the fact that he is yet to sign a new contract at St. James’ Park.
The England Under-19 international’s father, Andy, left the club for Crystal Palace in the summer, in order to link up with former boss Alan Pardew. The pair are both eager to tempt Freddie into a move to Selhurst Park.
Woodman made a couple of impressive displays for Newcastle during pre-season, but is yet to make his full competitive debut for the Magpies.
He is now United’s third choice ‘keeper behind Rob Elliot and Karl Darlow, and is keen on another loan move to aid his progress:
“If the chance comes and I make my debut for Newcastle or go back on loan then I’ll take either of them with both hands. I’d go back to Crawley in a heartbeat.
“I want to finish off what I started and if they’d take me back I would snap up the chance to return and play there again.”
