Liverpool news: Reds face battle with Tottenham for Werder Bremen wonderkid David Philipp

LIVERPOOL will go head-to-head with Tottenham to sign Werder Bremen sensation David Philipp, according to reports.

Liverpool and Tottenham are interested in David PhilippGETTY

Liverpool and Tottenham are interested in David Philipp

The 17-year-old is widely regarded as one of the hottest properties in German football in the youth leagues.

Philipp was clinical in front of goal for Bremen’s under-17 side, scoring 18 goals in 21 games last season.

His performances have led him to being promoted to the under-19 side this term and has already scored twice while also providing four assists.

And the attacking midfielder has reportedly attracted interest from two of the Premier League’s elite clubs in Tottenham and Liverpool.

I wouldn’t want to rule out the interest in David from the English clubs

Bremen academy director Bjorn Schierenbeck

That’s according to Sky Deutschland who claim both clubs have made an enquiry for Philipp.

Bremen academy director Bjorn Schierenbeck said: “I wouldn’t want to rule out the interest in David from the English clubs.

“But I don’t know exactly how firm it is. 

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David Philipp scored 18 goals in 21 games for Werder Bremen's under-17 side last year

“We would be very eager to continue working together with David.

“We have already held talks with him, and explained what his future career with Werder can look like.”

Philipp is out of contract at Bremen next summer and is also reportedly on the verge of breaking into Germany’s under-19 side.

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