Liverpool Secure Signing of 17-Year-Old Striker Will Wright from Salford City

Liverpool FC has secured the signing of 17-year-old striker Will Wright from Salford City, outpacing Arsenal and other Premier League clubs in the race for the young talent. Although Arsenal had agreed a transfer fee with Salford, personal terms with Wright were never finalized, allowing Liverpool to complete the deal, which reportedly values around £200,000 plus add-ons. Wright, a prolific scorer with over 50 goals in youth and B team competitions last season, has largely developed outside traditional academy systems and is set to join Liverpool's Under-21 squad managed by Rob Page. The striker has already made senior appearances for Salford, including his debut against Manchester City, and impressed during pre-season friendlies. Liverpool's successful bid reflects their growing appeal to promising English prospects and highlights the competitive nature of youth recruitment among top English clubs. Wright's preference to stay in the North West was a decisive factor in his choice to join Liverpool over other interested clubs such as Arsenal, Brentford, Leicester City, Burnley, and Manchester City.