Liverpool Target 16-Year-Old Midfielder Amid German Competition

Liverpool have entered a race to sign a 16-year-old defensive midfielder. The player is attracting interest from elite clubs including Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen. Liverpool see the teenager as a potential long‑term replacement for Mo Salah. Simon Jones highlighted the breadth of clubs competing for the player. Competition from German clubs intensifies the transfer market for the midfielder. Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen represent the German contingent.

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Simon Jones, a Liverpool scout, confirmed that Manchester City also monitors the teenager. Jones said the player's defensive attributes attract clubs across Europe. Securing the teenager would give Liverpool a candidate for a Mo Salah replacement. Liverpool’s interest underscores its ongoing search for young talent.