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Liverpool Target 50-Goal Wonderkid Will Wright in Battle with Manchester City

Liverpool’s pursuit of young British talent appears as relentless as ever under Arne Slot. According to The Daily Mail, the club have submitted an offer to sign 17-year-old striker Will Wright from League Two side Salford City. With Manchester City also in the mix, the race is on for one of the country’s most prolific teenage forwards.

The Reds have seen major success with their recent youth recruitment strategy. Harvey Elliott has made nearly 150 senior appearances, while Ben Doak, Trey Nyoni and Rio Ngumoha all made their debuts at just 16. Now, Liverpool are looking to add another name to that exciting list.

“The Premier League champions have made an offer to sign the 17-year-old, who’s understood to be keen on joining the Merseysiders,” the Daily Mail reports. While Salford have yet to respond, City are said to be preparing a counter-offer worth over £100,000 plus add-ons.

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Will Wright’s Rise From Non-League to Premier League Radar

Wright’s story is compelling. Having been in regional setups with Euxton Villa and Fylde just two years ago, he’s now one of the hottest young prospects in England. The 6 foot 3 striker made his senior debut for Salford as a substitute against Man City in the FA Cup third round last January. That taste of top-flight opposition likely left an impression, both on him and scouts watching from the stands.

Though he has only featured four times for Salford’s first team, his 50-plus goals at all levels last season underline his potential. Such numbers are rare at any age group, let alone for a player in his first full scholarship year.

Why Liverpool Fits Wright’s Development Plan

Should Wright choose Merseyside, he would likely follow a well-worn path. Elliott and Doak both benefited from loan spells in the Football League before returning to impact the senior setup. Liverpool’s reputation for nurturing talent and providing meaningful pathways to the first team could be a deciding factor.

“We suspect that Salford co-owner Gary Neville wouldn’t be overly enamoured at the prospect of Liverpool signing a player from the League Two club,” the Mail added, but with the striker reportedly keen on the move, Wright may see Anfield as the ideal launchpad for a top-level career.

Interest from other clubs including Arsenal, Brentford, Leicester and Burnley adds intrigue, yet few can match Liverpool’s recent record in integrating young talent into senior football.

Man City’s Interest Raises Stakes

The looming presence of Manchester City adds urgency. A financial package in excess of £100,000 plus add-ons reflects City’s belief in Wright’s ceiling. But Liverpool’s offer may be more attractive from a development standpoint. The opportunity to train under Slot’s regime, learn in a high-performance environment and potentially mirror the rise of players like Elliott could tilt the decision.

Salford may be tempted to play both giants off each other, but the forward’s preference could be decisive. If Liverpool secure his signature, it would be another astute move in their strategy to future-proof the squad while competing at the very top.

Our View – Anfield Index Analysis

If Liverpool manage to bring in Will Wright, it’s another strong sign that Arne Slot and the club’s recruitment team are building for sustained dominance. Any striker who bangs in over 50 goals in a season, regardless of level, has something you can’t teach — an instinct for scoring.

We’ve seen it with Mo Salah and now with younger lads like Lewis Koumas and Jayden Danns getting minutes. There’s a belief again that youngsters will be given a proper chance. If Wright does come, fans will expect the same.

What’s especially encouraging is that Wright apparently wants to come to Liverpool. That says a lot. If the club can beat Pep Guardiola to a hot English talent, especially one already on City’s radar, that would be an extra boost for everyone at Anfield.

And let’s be honest — seeing Gary Neville forced to sanction a sale to Liverpool would be icing on the cake for fans.

This feels like a smart move and one to watch. We’re building something special again.