Liverpool and Manchester City Set to Battle for Highly-Rated Teenage Talent
Liverpool and Manchester City may be on a collision course in the pursuit of one of the most promising young players in British football.
In recent years, Liverpool have developed a sharp eye for recruiting top youth prospects, as seen with their signings of Harvey Elliott, Ben Doak, Trey Nyoni, and Rio Ngumoha. Each of them featured for the senior team at just 16 years old, with Elliott going on to amass nearly 150 appearances and playing a key role in England’s under-21 European Championship wins.
Liverpool Submit Bid for Will Wright
According to the Daily Mail, Liverpool have now made an official move for another rising star—Salford City’s 17-year-old striker Will Wright. Manchester City are also in the race and reportedly preparing a bid exceeding £100,000 plus performance-related add-ons.
Wright, who stands at 6 feet 3 inches, is attracting widespread interest, with Arsenal, Brentford, Leicester, and Burnley also monitoring his progress. The forward made his senior debut in January against Manchester City in the FA Cup and scored over 50 goals across all competitions for Salford last season.
Despite being a second-year scholar, Wright’s quick rise from playing at regional clubs like Euxton Villa and Fylde just two years ago to now being on the radar of Premier League giants is remarkable.
While Salford City—part-owned by Gary Neville—might be reluctant to part with such a talent, Liverpool’s interest and Wright’s reported desire to join them could sway the decision. If signed, he may follow the developmental path of Elliott and Doak, likely heading out on loan to gain first-team experience before returning to compete at Anfield.
Securing Wright ahead of Manchester City would be a notable victory for Liverpool, especially if they can lay out a clear route to first-team football on Merseyside.
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