Liverpool have recognized an internal transfer miscalculation regarding youth sales, prompting sporting director Julian Ward to spearhead a recruitment shift to secure top under-21 talent internationally and domestically following exits that generated over £230million since 2020.
Julian Ward and Matt Newberry target under-21 talent
BBC Sport indicates that an ‘internal realisation’ has occurred at Anfield regarding their misstep in offloading numerous promising youngsters, and we have already disclosed which academy graduate the club contemplates bringing back. Sepp van den Berg, Tyler Morton, Ben Gannon-Doak, Stefan Bajcetic, Jarell Quansah and Bobby Clark represent only a portion of the youth departures sanctioned by Liverpool in late seasons. Furthermore, 16-year-old academy prospect Isaac Konde has departed Merseyside and elected to sign for adversaries Manchester United. According to BBC Sport figures, Liverpool have made over £230million since 2020 by selling players who have represented them at youth level. However, the club has recognized the necessity to ‘replenish that talent pool’ to safeguard the long-term outlook of the senior squad. Incoming sporting director Julian Ward is set to collaborate with global talent head Matt Newberry alongside academy director Alex Inglethorpe to secure elite under-21 prospects domestically and internationally.
Tyler Morton monitored by Lyon and Premier League clubs
On September 24, we broke the exclusive news that Liverpool weigh up a surprise swoop to bring defensive midfielder Tyler Morton back from Lyon following immense progress abroad. In August 2025, Lyon shelled out an initial £10m for Morton alongside an extra £5m tied to possible add-on clauses. Liverpool negotiated a 20 per cent sell-on clause. Officials have closely monitored his displays in Ligue 1 and come away thoroughly impressed by his progress. Our insiders report that Everton, Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United are likewise monitoring the 23-year-old.
Liverpool adding to academy ranks
Mor Talla Ndiaye is one player Liverpool have already signed to bolster their academy ranks. Recruited from Senegalese side Amitie FC this January for an initial £1m plus add-ons, he operates as an 18-year-old left-footed central defender.
Lucca Brughmans and Samuel Martinez arrive at Liverpool
Recent months have seen Liverpool secure additional promising prospects such as Lucca Brughmans, Samuel Martinez and Ifeanyi Ndukwe alongside Ndiaye. Having caught the eye during pre-season preparations, fellow central defender Ndukwe currently plays for Levante on loan while awaiting a UK work permit. Genk will retain goalkeeper Brughmans on loan for the campaign following his £30m summer transfer, whereas Liverpool purportedly overcame competition from ’30 offers from around the world’ to land 17-year-old Colombian prospect Samuel Martinez. Meanwhile, Liverpool and Chelsea have discovered the pathway to landing Alex Scott from Bournemouth, we can reveal. Plus, a journalist has given Liverpool the green light to sign a Palace full-back.
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