Arsenal and Liverpool go head-to-head for Salford teenager

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·17 July 2025

Arsenal and Liverpool go head-to-head for Salford teenager

Arsenal and Liverpool are going head-to-head in the battle to sign Salford City teenager Will Wright.

The 17-year-old has attracted interest from the Premier League after a prolific season for the League Two side.

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Wright scored over 40 goals for Salford City’s youth and reserve sides in 2024/25 and made a handful of appearances for the senior team.

Arsenal and Liverpool are now competing for his signature, according to multiple reports. Each are prepared to pay Salford a fee in excess of £100,000 for Wright.

Arsenal are believed to have submitted the superior offer for the teenager in a bid to beat Liverpool to a deal.

Will Wright has been one of this season's 🔝 performers in the Academy... ⚽️ 40+ goals ✅ Senior, FA Cup and @EFL debuts More to come from the 16-year-old... #RaisedInTheEFL
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