Bobby Duncan’s imminent move to Fiorentina may end up benefiting the youngster, but it is an undoubted risk.
According to the Daily Mail, the 18-year-old is “on the brink” of moving to Italy permanently.
Liverpool have allowed Duncan to discuss terms and have a medical, with European transfers having to be completed by Tuesday.
He is expected to sign a three-year deal with Fiorentina, bringing his short spell at Anfield to an end, having joined from Manchester City last summer.
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Duncan was in the headlines for all the wrong reasons last week, with Liverpool accused of behaving negligently towards him, as he pushed for a move away.
While he deserves some credit for wanting to be challenged abroad, he was progressing superbly at Liverpool and this move is a risk.
A lack of patience has been shown by the teenager, who has only recently been promoted from the Reds’ under-18s setup to the under-23s.
It may be that Duncan flourishes at Fiorentina immediately and the move pays off, but it is risky to leave Liverpool on a permanent basis.
