Liverpool have developed a reputation for signing some of the best young talent in the world, which has sometimes led to huge frustration for the clubs involved.
For example, it was said that Chelsea officials Angry at the failure to retain Rio Ngomoha After the 15-year-old agreed to a move to Merseyside. The Blues have offered the teenager a new contract following a promotion to the Under-21s – all efforts in vain.
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One might reasonably imagine that Manchester City's decision-makers would not be happy about suffering a similar fate at the hands of their title rivals.
Liverpool steal Lucas Clarke in Man City transfer
Arne Slott's men have officially added teenage talent Lucas Clarke to their youth ranks.
The 16-year-old left centre-back joins the club's under-16 squad after confirming his own transfer Instagram: “Delighted to have signed for @liverpoolfc and can't wait to get started ❤️#ynwa“.
The footballer may find that getting first-team minutes will be much more difficult under Arne Slott than under his predecessor, Jurgen Klopp.
The German tactician in particular presented more than 40 graduates of Liverpool's academy (Football 365) They made their debut during his nine-year spell at the helm at Anfield, including the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ben Doak.
Admittedly, the climate was somewhat different in L4 when the former Dortmund coach initially took over the ropes from Brendan Rodgers.
Klopp inherited players such as Simon Mignolet, Nathaniel Clyne and Adam Lallana. By contrast, slots have been given to world football's leading goalkeeper, Alisson Becker, a generational full-back in Alexander-Arnold and the Premier League's leading winger in Mohamed Salah.
Jarrell Quansah, who was limited to 334 minutes in 2024/25 this season (despite an impressive season in 2023/24), is a great example of this. The young centre-back started the season as one of the Dutchman's first-choice centre-backs but has found his groove He was substituted at half-time against Ipswich After he struggled to complete his challenges.
With the Reds top of the leagues (in England and the Champions League), there may be few complaints about Arne Slott's decision-making so far.
