Liverpool have beaten Arsenal to the signing of striker Will Wright. The Reds are landing one of the most talked-about young forwards from the lower leagues.
Will Wright Chooses Anfield Over Emirates
Liverpool have pulled off a smart piece of business by securing 17-year-old Will Wright from Salford City, as per David Ornstein. The youngster had been attracting attention from several Premier League clubs. This comes following a standout spell in League Two.
Meanwhile, Arsenal looked set to snap him up after reaching an agreement with Salford. But, the Gunners couldn’t finalise personal terms. So, that opened the door for the PL champions to move in. The Reds acted fast, discussed personal terms with Wright. They have already started the medical process as well.
This is a good move for new head coach Arne Slot. He was able to convince Wright and his camp that Anfield is the best place to develop and grow. This is yet another example of how their transfer team remain sharp to the market. They have shown that they are ready to react at an instant when a situation allows.
Liverpool Bolster Youth Setup
Wright’s move to Liverpool continues the Reds’ good recent work in developing youth players. They are ensuring that they don’t just buy players with special names. The club has successfully built a strong culture around youth development and they produces players for the future.
Wright is quick, sharp in finishing and hard-working. He can rise rapidly from U18’s to U21’s depending on his impact and development on the pitch. Liverpool are showing intent to be proactive and ahead of their rivals.
For Wright, he now gets to experience training at one of the biggest clubs in Europe. It’s also a huge moment for Salford too, being able to see one of their own make a move forward in their career.
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