Liverpool have received the race for Salford Metropolis’s teenage striker Will Wright forward of Arsenal and Manchester Metropolis.
Arsenal had agreed a £200,000 charge with Salford two weeks in the past with an additional £50,000 to comply with throughout the season in achievable add-ons.
Talks had been progressing effectively along with his representatives however Liverpool, who had led the preliminary race for the 17-year-old, got here again in on the weekend and matched Arsenal’s supply.
Leeds United and Rangers additionally made late enquiries, as did Nottingham Forest, whereas Metropolis, although massive admirers, have already dedicated sizeable funds to different youth signings.
Wright has now agreed phrases on a three-year contract and headed to Liverpool for his medical on Tuesday.
Wright has been prolific at youth degree and in pre-season. He has made 4 senior appearances since approaching as an alternative within the FA Cup defeat to Manchester Metropolis in January.
Liverpool have pipped Arsenal to the signing of Salford Metropolis wonderkid Will Wright
Wright made his debut for the Mancunian membership throughout their 8-0 drubbing on the Etihad Stadium in January
Salford’s academy has been rising in status, much more so over the previous yr with the return of Jamie Russell as academy supervisor, who was previously with Everton and West Brom.
Other than Wright, 18-year outdated ahead Kyrell Malcolm and 15-year outdated Marshall Heys, who turned the youngest participant to seem for an expert aspect within the FA Cup on his first staff debut final yr, have drawn enquiries and affords from Premier League Burnley.
Archie Oldham, within the membership’s U16s, can also be attracting scouts from Premier League golf equipment whereas England are contemplating a call-up for Salford’s U15s hot-shot Golfred Boamah who has hit double figures already throughout pre-season video games.
