Having impressed on trial at the Saints, the Algeria-born talent was also evaluated by Jose Mourinho's scouts, but has chosen to join the Reds
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Liverpool are expected to strengthen their academy with the impending signing of France youth international Yasser Larouci.
The attacking midfielder, unattached having turned down a contract with Ligue 2 side Le Havre where he had captained the Under-16s, is close to finalising the formalities of a deal.
Having impressed on trial at Southampton in mid-December, the Algeria-born talent was also evaluated by Manchester United scouts.
But the Reds moved sharply to convince Larouci he would be best served at their youth set-up in Kirkby.