[article=http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/32787447]Newport County teenager Regan Poole is training with Liverpool on trial.
But no club has yet made a firm offer for the 16-year-old defender, according to Exiles manager Terry Butcher.
"Liverpool were keen to have a look at him so he's gone with some of the younger players to a tournament abroad," said Butcher
"He's attracted a lot of interest. A lot of clubs are looking at him... and it's only right you give a young player like that an opportunity."
Poole became County's youngest player last season when he made his debut against Shrewsbury aged 16 years and 94 days, going on to play 12 games as the Exiles just missed out on the League Two play-offs.
The Wales Under-17 international came close to joining Fulham in January and has also previously had a trial period at Manchester United, who are understood to still be interested in signing Poole.
Poole is still on scholar forms at Rodney Parade until the end of next season and cannot sign a professional deal until he turns 17 in June.
Butcher, a former defender himself capped 77 times by England, remains hopeful they can keep hold of him: "I think there's no substitute for playing.
"Young players in particular need to play and play at the highest level they possibly can. Regan's had a good taste of first-team football with Newport County and he's done very well and there's still a lot to do with him.
"He's a good prospect, he's a good boy and hopefully he'll play his football here at Rodney Parade and we can progress him then every club will come looking at him.
"They've not made bids or expressed interest, they only want to have a look at him so at this moment in time that's all they're doing.
"There are clubs that want to have a look at younger players and see what standard they're at, so they're doing their job but we're doing our job trying to progress his career, make sure he learns with us and make sure he learns his football with us.
"You can understand it, head's been turned and all that sort of thing, but he knows it's out there, he knows it's there for him or could be there for him if he continues to play on a regular basis. That's his aim and ambition.
"The last thing he wants to do is go to a top club and not play."[/article]
[article=http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/who-liverpool-fc-trialist-regan-9286265]What's the situation?
Regan Poole is a Welsh footballer who is on a week-long trial with Premier League giants Liverpool.
The 16-year-old has joined up with the Liverpool U18s side for a tournament in Germany.
Who does he play for?
The centre-half is currently on a scholar's contract with Newport County and has been offered a new, professional, contract but is yet to sign.
He has featured 12 times for the Exiles this season.
What's all the fuss about?
To start with, he was shortlisted for the Football League Apprentice of the Year in February.
He made his County debut aged 16 years 94 days at the start of the season, making him the youngest player in the club's history, surpassing the record set by Steve Aizlewood in 1969.
What kind of player is he?
The Cardiff-born defender is sharp and covers the ground quickly.
He's strong in the air, tough in the tackle and assured on the ball, which is a bonus for a centre half.
Any honours?
In October, he was selected for the Wales U17s squad for matches against Russia, Belarus and Montenegro.
He never made it off the bench in the first two games, but made his debut during a 2-1 win against Montenegro in Minsk.
Who's interested?
Clearly Liverpool want a look at the youngster, having offered him a trial this week.
Poole also spent a week at Manchester United at the start of the season after catching the eye of scouts during his time as captain of the Exiles' U18s side. So he is on their radar.
He was close to a move to Fulham in January and he has been linked with fellow Football League clubs Cardiff City and Bristol City.
Could County cash in?
Yes, but it's unlikely to be massive amounts.
Whilst Poole has turned down the offer of a professional contract, he is only half way through his two-year scholar agreement which ends June 2016.
County would still be due a fee after the contract expires and if both clubs can't agree on a deal, it would be set by an independent tribunal.
It is likely to be some sort of compensation for their investment in the teenager with a little extra for their troubles.
We're not dealing in millions.[/article]
