The rare gazump reversal.
Per reporting from David Ornstein and James Pearce of The Athletic, Liverpool FC are set to complete the signing of Salford City’s 17-year-old striker.
Liverpool had looked like they were the frontrunners for the striker’s services about two weeks ago when they offered £100,000 plus add-ons, but it appeared like they were going to miss out when Arsenal entered the race and offered £250,000 plus major add-ons for the League Two striker.
Liverpool set to complete signing of Salford City striker Will Wright for around £200,000 plus add-ons.
Wright set to start off with Rob Page’s under-21s squad. Arsenal had previously agreed a fee for him. #LFC https://t.co/JB2AAWupKc— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) July 29, 2025
However, it has now been revealed that personal terms were not in place with the player, with the player appearing to favour holding out for a move to Merseyside. Now that Liverpool have agreed on both a fee with Salford and the player, Wright looks set to continue his footballing education at Liverpool’s academy, quite a feat for someone whose development has largely taken place outside of the usual academy environment.
The 6-foot-3 striker scored over 50 goals for Salford’s youth and B teams in all competitions last season. Per Pearce and Ornstein’s report, the plan for him after the completion of the transfer is for Wright to start with Liverpool’s under-21 side, who Rob Page manages.