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Liverpool have reportedly included a buy-back clause after selling Ben Gannon Doak to Bournemouth. The Scotland international, who has previously been referred to as Ben Doak, has signed a five-year contract with the Cherries.

Gannon Doak joined Liverpool from Celtic in the summer of 2022 but was restricted to just 10 first team appearances during his time at Anfield, with the Reds having plenty of talented attackers to call upon. The 19-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan to Middlesbrough in the Championship and bagged three goals and seven assists in 24 appearances for the club. He will be hoping to make his debut for Bournemouth when his new side host Wolves in their second Premier League encounter of the season on Saturday.

According to Sky Sports, the player now wishes to be known as Gannon Doak to reflect the names of both of his parents.

The outlet have claimed Gannon Doak is viewed by Bournemouth as a direct replacement for Luis Sinisterra, with the Colombia international closing in on a loan move to Brazilian side Cruzeiro.

Meanwhile, the Liverpool Echo have reported that Liverpool have negotiated a buy-back clause after the player had attracted interest from West Ham, Leeds, Nottingham Forest and Porto ahead of his move to the south coast.

The buy-back clause comes after Manchester City re-signed James Trafford from Burnley earlier this summer after inserting a similar clause into the goalkeeper's deal when they sold him to the Clarets two years ago.

"I'm buzzing to be here," Gannon Doak explained after putting pen-to-paper on his deal at the Vitality Stadium.

"I feel like it's the right time for me and it's a great opportunity to play regular football at the highest level. It feels like the perfect fit.

"The team play very nice football. It's fast and it really suits my game, so I felt like I couldn't say no to the chance to play here."

And Bournemouth head of football operations Tiago Pinto added: "Ben is an exciting young talent who has shown his quality at the highest level despite his age.

"He brings pace and energy that will fit our model well and we're thoroughly looking forward to helping him fulfil his potential at AFC Bournemouth.

"We're pleased to bring another player into the club during this window as we continue to reinvest in the squad."

Meanwhile, Liverpool said in a statement: "Doak's career will now continue with the Cherries and everyone at Liverpool FC wishes him well for the future."