Through a statement on their official website, Premier League side Liverpool have confirmed the outgoing transfer of former England U16 international Okera Simmonds.

The 18-year-old has joined League One outfit Blackburn Rovers in a permanent deal following a successful trial.

Simmonds is leaving Anfield without making a single appearance for Liverpool's first team.

He played four matches for The Reds U18 and U23 teams in the U18 Premier League and Premier League 2 this term.

The attacker has penned a one-and-a-half-year deal with Blackburn Rovers and will feature for the U23 team for the remainder of this season.

Blackburn Rovers lead the way in the Premier League 2 Division 2 table and fighting for honours on three fronts

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