Liverpool transfer news: Reds ‘close’ to signing £1.5m defender

Liverpool They are reportedly on the verge of completing a deal to sign a talented teenage centre-back from one of their Premier League rivals.

At just 16 years old, Alvin Ayman has already appeared for Wolverhampton Wanderers‘ The Under-21 side, who made a pair of Premier League 2 appearances in the 2023-24 campaign.

Ayman made substitute appearances in wins over Derby County and Everton – helping Wolves keep a clean sheet in the latter – in addition to making seven appearances for the club’s Under-18s.

The teenager was part of Wolves’ starting line-up in a 4-2 Premier League Under-18 win over Liverpool in April, where he was deployed as a defensive midfielder, but is also comfortable at centre-back.

Ayman only joined Wolves from Bradford City last summer, but according The Secret Scoutthe Englishman is set to leave the West Midlands club after just one year to join Liverpool.

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Liverpool “could pay up to £1.5m” for Ayman

The Reds are reportedly “close” to completing a move for Ayman, who would become the first signing of the summer window, either at senior or academy level.

While Ayman didn’t play for Wolves’ senior team last season and didn’t even play Gary O’NeilHis first team squad is believed to have traveled with the squad for the 5-1 defeat to Manchester City in May.

Wolves would receive appropriate compensation from Liverpool if a transfer goes through, and the report adds that the Merseyside giants could pay £1.5m for the 16-year-old’s signature.

Ayman is expected to join the Reds’ academy squad rather than force his way straight away Arne Slotthis first-team squad, but it appears there will be a clear path to the senior ranks for the teenager.

Amid injury problems in the 2023-24 season, Jurgen Klopp relied heavily on youth in his final months in charge, often relying on academy talent plucked from Kirkby’s Reds set-up.

🚨 EXCLUSIVE – Understand Liverpool are close to completing a deal for 16-year-old Alvin Ayman from Wolves 🔴 #LFC

The centre-back traveled with the first team last season at Man City. Liverpool are at it again! Previous deals like Trey Nyoni and Ben Doak at this age… pic.twitter.com/Sg8pwT8jj8

— TheSecretScout (@TheSecretScout_) June 17, 2024

Conor Bradley – the 20-year-old Northern Irish right-back – has enjoyed a breakthrough season as Trent Alexander-Arnoldhis deputy, while Jarell QuansahHis form earned him a call-up to England’s provisional Euro 2024 squad.

Bobby Clarke, Lewis Koumas, James McConnell and Jayden Danns They have also been given ample opportunities to impress in cup competitions and the Europa League, and Slot is also expected to rely heavily on youth, as he did during his successful spell at Feyenoord .

What other transfers are Liverpool targeting?

No senior deals are believed to have been advanced at Anfield at the moment, but a new centre-back, full-back, midfielder and winger could be targeted in Slott’s first summer window, as well as a new face in goal if Caoimhin Kelleher leaves.

The Reds identified themselves Lenny Yoro as a defensive priority but has reportedly had a £42m bid rejected by Lille, who know the defender wants to move to Real Madrid.

Above, Slot gave the green light to a deal for PSV Eindhoven. Johan Bakayokowho could succeed Mohamed Salah if the Egyptian does not extend the contract after the summer of 2025.

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