Liverpool Secure Signing of Young Talent Will Wright from Salford City

Liverpool have completed the signing of 17-year-old striker Will Wright from Salford City, with documents officially signed to bring the highly rated player to Anfield on a three-year contract running until June 2028. The club acted quickly to secure Wright after his impressive display in recent pre-season matches according to reports.

WILL WRIGHT JOINS LIVERPOOL: THE DETAILS

Will Wright, one of Salford City‘s most promising young talents, has joined Liverpool after the Premier League side sealed a deal ahead of rivals Arsenal. The transfer, finalized within the past 12 hours, saw intense competition, with Arsenal also keen on the striker before Liverpool moved quickly to secure his signature. The process included a completed medical and all documentation signed, making Wright a Liverpool player until the summer of 2028. Reports indicate Wright has been seen as a prolific striker at youth level, drawing the attention of multiple top clubs with his performances for Salford City’s academy in recent seasons as confirmed by insiders.

WHY LIVERPOOL MOVED FOR WRIGHT

This transfer reflects Liverpool’s strategy of investing in emerging young talent. The club’s recruitment team, impressed with Wright’s goal-scoring ability and maturity on the pitch, accelerated their efforts after learning Arsenal had also agreed terms with Salford. Liverpool are looking to build for the future, and Wright fits their profile for youth development. The signing comes as Liverpool prepare for the new Premier League campaign, aiming to build on last season’s strong performance where they finished second, just behind Manchester City.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR WRIGHT AND LIVERPOOL?

Will Wright will join Liverpool’s youth setup, starting with the under-21 team but expected to train with the first team during pre-season. He may feature in upcoming pre-season friendlies as the coaching staff assess his readiness for senior football. Liverpool’s next competitive match is against Bournemouth in the Premier League opener. Liverpool need to keep their momentum from last season, as a strong start will set the tone for the rest of the season and their back to back titles hopes. For Salford City, who finished mid-table in League Two last season, the departure of Wright means an opportunity for other academy talents to step up as they prepare to face Swindon Town in their opening league match.