Liverpool sanctions another transfer exit after 'new adventure' admission
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLuca Stephenson has been given permission to leave Liverpool and is on the verge of completing a permanent move to Championship side Bolton WanderersLuca Stephenson of Liverpool(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)Liverpool midfielder Luca Stephenson is on the verge of sealing a permanent transfer to Championship outfit Bolton Wanderers.Stephenson has spent the past two campaigns on loan at Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership, where he was a consistent presence before his most recent season was cut short through injury.The 22-year-old, who enters the final year of his Liverpool contract, was involved with the first-team squad during the last two pre-seasons yet has still to feature in a competitive senior matchday squad.Stephenson has now been granted permission to depart Anfield and is on the cusp of finalising a switch to Bolton for approximately $930,000 (£700,000), reports the Liverpool Echo.The Trotters, led by former Everton midfielder Steven Schumacher, earned promotion to the Championship last season via the play-offs, thrashing Stockport County 4-1 in the Wembley showpiece.Stephenson originally joined the Liverpool Academy from Sunderland at under-15 level, going on to captain the U18s and represent the club in the UEFA Youth League and EFL Trophy, before a loan stint at League Two side Barrow in 2023/24.He racked up 67 appearances for Dundee United across his two years in Scotland, contributing eight goals and seven assists, predominantly operating from right wing-back.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.Speaking to the Athletic earlier this summer, Stephenson considered if he may have got an opportunity at Liverpool due to the injury issues at full back last season.It’s something that plays in the back of your mind, when the injuries happen.
If I had stayed, would that have been my opportunity to play in the Premier League?"But if I had stayed, the right-backs probably would have been fully fit and I never would have got the chance — that’s just how football can work."I’m at the age now where I need to be playing first-team football, like I have done for the past couple of seasons. If that’s at Liverpool, fantastic.
If it’s not, I’ll find a new adventure, like the other boys who have left and done really well.”Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FC