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Liverpool have secured the signing of 17-year-old striker Will Wright from Salford City, beating Arsenal to his signature despite the Gunners’ interest in the player. Wright, a prolific goal scorer at youth level, made his debut for Salford City last November in the EFL Trophy against Wolverhampton Wanderers Under-21s and featured twice in League Two last season. Liverpool agreed to pay an upfront fee of £200,000, with further add-ons included in the deal.

The young forward chose Liverpool over Arsenal due to the appeal of Liverpool’s project and the opportunity to stay in the North West of England. Upon completing the transfer, Wright is set to join Liverpool’s Under-21 squad, which is now managed by former Wales manager Rob Page. Page was appointed following the departure of Barry Lewtas, a long-serving academy coach at Liverpool.

Wright’s signing is seen as a significant coup for Liverpool, highlighting their ability to attract promising talent even when faced with competition from other top clubs like Arsenal. The player’s medical is underway, and he is expected to be an important addition for the 2025-26 season at youth and developmental levels for the Premier League champions.




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