Liverpool are tracking 17-year-old Mexican wonderkid Diego Lainez.

The Anfield club have taken note of the Club America forward after watching his displays at the Under-17 World Cup, according to ESPN Deportes, where he was part of the side that were eliminated by Iraq at the Round of 16 stage.

He also faced the England side that will take part in Saturday's final, finding himself on the wrong side of a 3-2 scoreline.

Lainez was the player who emerged from Mexico's disappointing campaign with the most credit.

Liga MX side America have already given him an appearance since his return from India, using him for 73 minutes in the cup game against Cruz Azul.

The diminutive Lainez has long been regarded as one of Mexico's most exciting young prospects - he made his competitive debut against Santos in March 2017.