GETTY Liverpool's bid for Christian Pulisic has been rejected

The Reds made their move for the USA international on Friday. The 17-year-old broke into the Dortmund side last season but has expressed a desire to move on following a summer overhaul at the club. Andre Schurrle, Mario Gotze, Ousmane Dembele and Emre Mor all joined the club to challenge for the attacking midfield areas while only Henrikh Mkhitaryan left.

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American publication Sports Illustrated claimed last week there was a 50/50 chance Pulisic would leave the club - either on loan or permanently - before the window shut. But German website Kicker reports that Dortmund have knocked back Liverpool’s opening offer. However Express Sport understand the Reds will continue to monitor his progress even if they are unable to sign him during this window. Pulisic joined Dortmund in January 2015 when Jurgen Klopp was still in charge, but didn’t make his debut until last season under Thomas Tuchel. He made nine appearances last season and was an unused sub for the opening Bundesliga game this weekend.

GETTY Pulisic broke into the Dortmund side last season but is worried about his place in the team