Liverpool have officially completed the signing of 17-year-old forward Will Wright from Salford City, securing the young talent amid competition from Arsenal and other elite clubs. The transfer fee is reported to be around £200,000.

Wright, who has made several senior appearances for Salford City, was apparently attracted to Liverpool due to the club's long-term development plan and geographical convenience, as staying in the North West region was a significant factor in his decision. This preference allowed Liverpool to outbid Arsenal, who had reached an agreement with Salford but failed to secure personal terms with the player himself.

Since joining Liverpool, Wright has already featured for the Under-21 side, coming on as a substitute during a goalless friendly against Hull City. The club plans to continue integrating him into the U21 setup, similar to Arsenal’s intended plans before losing out on his signature. Wright's previous senior experience includes four competitive appearances for Salford City, and he was heavily involved in their recent pre-season activities.

The signing is seen as part of Liverpool's strategy to build for the future, adding to a promising group of young talents such as Rio Ngumoha and Trey Nyoni, who have also impressed in pre-season. Meanwhile, Arsenal are reportedly considering other targets for their academy, including Blackburn Rovers’ Igor Tyjon, after their failed pursuit of Wright.

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Wright’s transfer highlights Liverpool’s success in securing promising domestic talent ahead of rivals, and the club’s commitment to youth development under Arne Slot.


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