Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson is set to beat his Premier League rivals to the signature of Gillingham teenager Ashley Miller.

The 16-year-old striker has been linked with Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham, Aston Villa and Everton but, according to reports, the Reds are close to completing a deal.

Miller has come through the ranks with the Gills since 2003 and has been called up to the first-team squad to face Northampton this weekend.

The youngster scored twice in a recent 4-0 win over Aldershot in the FA Youth Cup, his second a stunning volley after sending his marker all over the place with several keepy uppies.