Manchester United had the chance to sign Liverpool midfield starlet Stefan Bajcetic ahead of their rivals after the Merseysiders had initially hesitated over a potential deal.
Son of retired Serbian midfielder Srdan Bajcetic, the 18-year-old moved to Liverpool from hometown club Celta Vigo at the end of 2020 and has made the step up to first-team level this season.
Bajcetic has become increasingly prominent since club football resumed after the World Cup break and has started each of Liverpool’s last four Premier League games in an improving side.
Liverpool had first got in touch with the…
