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Barcelona are chasing the signature of Port Vale youngster Liam Brazier despite the 17-year-old only making three first-team appearances.
According to the Daily Mirror, Brazier has become the talk of a number of scouts across Europe’s biggest clubs following eye-catching performances for Port Vale’s academy. The midfielder has impressed the senior side’s boss, Andy Crosby, and earned his first minutes in the first-team in the EFL Trophy. Brazier came off the bench in the 92nd minute against Crewe to make his debut. He then went on to feature as a substitute against Newcastle U21s and Wrexham.
WHAT CROSBY SAID
The Port Vale boss Crosby has heaped praise on his young players after Brazier’s debut. He said: “For the football club to finish off with four academy players on the pitch at the end is really good. We finished off the game with all outfield players 23 and under, so it’s really good for the long-term future of the football club and I’ve got to give credit to the academy and all of the coaches.
“Baylee Dipepa and Liam Brazier were with us in pre-season and have now gone back into their natural group to continue to grow and get game time”
