Liverpool Confirm Signing of 17-Year-Old Striker Will Wright from Salford City
Liverpool have officially announced the signing of 17-year-old forward Will Wright from Salford City, as part of manager Arne Slot’s continued drive to bolster the squad with both immediate and future stars.
The promising young striker joins the Premier League champions for a reported fee of around £200,000, though the club has chosen not to disclose the financial details or length of his contract.
Wright has been on Liverpool’s radar since early summer, with talks reportedly beginning in June. Negotiations gathered pace over the weeks, and by mid-July, the club had entered advanced discussions to finalize the deal.
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The teenager was also attracting interest from Premier League rivals Arsenal and Manchester City, but Liverpool secured the deal ahead of their competitors—an early indication of their focused youth recruitment efforts.
Despite his young age, Wright has already started to make a name for himself. He debuted professionally for Salford City in November 2024 and quickly gained recognition as a standout talent among lower-league strikers.
He has already appeared in Liverpool colours, featuring in a recent U21 match against Hull City, which ended in a goalless draw—an understated yet meaningful start to his time at the club.
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While Wright is clearly one for the future, his arrival fits into Liverpool’s broader transfer approach—one that balances marquee signings with shrewd youth acquisitions. The club made headlines earlier this summer with the record-breaking signing of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen.
Liverpool are also pursuing Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, though their initial bid for the Swedish forward was rejected. Talks remain ongoing.
In the meantime, the addition of Wright highlights Liverpool’s ongoing commitment to building a squad that’s strong for both the current campaign and seasons to come.
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