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Liverpool linked with 'new Michael Laudrup'

The 19-year-old Danish midfielder will line up for his country's U21 side against the Young Lions tomorrow in his homeland.

Duelund's tally of 10 goals in 13 U19s games surpassed the Denmark record of Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus great Laudrup.

Liverpool were said to be tracking the FC Midtjylland youngster last year, with claims they were the club Duelund rejected overtures from in order to continue learning his trade at home.

And of tomorrow's match, he said: “I'm only 19 and this U21 game against the English talents is a great test for me.

“Most of the opponents are a couple of years older than me and playing in leagues where I want to be playing in the future.