Liverpool swoop for MK Dons wonder kid as League One club open talks over £3.5m summer switch to Anfield

Liverpool are hopeful of completing a £3.5million summer swoop for MK Dons wonderkid Dele Alli.

The Anfield club have opened talks with the League One club over a move for the 18-year-old midfielder.

The deal for Alli, who is viewed as one of the brightest talents outside the Barclays Premier League, could rise to £8million.

High hopes: Liverpool target Dele Alli could be set for a £3.5m move to Anfield this summer

Liverpool are having to fight off competition for Alli from England's elite clubs, with Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal and Manchester United all monitoring his situation.

Alli made his debut for MK Dons as a 16-year-old and was a regular for the club last season, making 37 appearances and scoring seven goals, despite his age.

Speaking in March, MK Dons manager Karl Robinson said: 'He is one of the most gifted 17-year-olds this country has ever seen.

'I've said from the word go, he's as good as it gets and he's the best young player I've ever worked with.' 

Swoop: Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is looking to tie up a deal for MK Dons youngster Alli