Liverpool have reportedly agreed a deal to sign a \u2018huge talent\u2019 from Austria, with Fabrizio Romano dishing out his trademark \u2018here we go\u2019.<\/p>\n
The Reds are expected to be active in the January transfer window despite spending more than any other club last summer<\/a>.<\/p>\n They broke their transfer record twice, landing Florian Wirtz in July for \u00a3100million and Alexander Isak on deadline day for \u00a3125m.<\/p>\n Liverpool\u2019s January plans<\/p>\n Young centre-back and first-team-ready centre-back on the agenda Arne Slot\u2019s first signing of the year is not expected to officially join Liverpool<\/a> until the summer, as he does not turn 18 until March.<\/p>\n Transfer expert Romano has given the \u2018here we go\u2019 for the Premier League champions to sign Austria Wien\u2019s 17-year-old defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe.<\/p>\n The Italian journalist wrote on X<\/a>: \u201cLiverpool agree deal to sign 17-year-old Austrian centre-back Ifeanyi Ndukwe for summer 2026, here we go! Agreement in place, valid from July.<\/p>\n \u201cAustria Wien accepted the proposal, as @AlexHuber81 reported today. Seen as huge talent, Ndukwe said yes to #LFC project.\u201d<\/p>\n MORE ON LIVERPOOL ON F365 Vienna-based newspaper Kurier first reported Ndukwe\u2019s move to Anfield, as Romano noted when crediting Alex Huber.<\/p>\n Huber claims Austria Wien will receive a \u2018cash windfall\u2019 after the teenager turned down the chance to join Inter Milan in April, with Liverpool moving more decisively than their transfer rivals.<\/p>\n Ndukwe will remain in Austria for the remainder of the season to continue gaining experience.<\/p>\n Rodrygo to Liverpool?<\/p>\n Liverpool are also expected to sign a more experienced centre-back in January to provide depth behind club captain Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate.<\/p>\n They missed out on Marc Guehi last summer<\/a> and are currently weighing up a fresh bid or waiting until the end of the season, when his contract expires.<\/p>\n Slot is not only looking to bolster his defence, as there is a strong chance he adds a new forward after Alexander Isak suffered a leg break last month.<\/p>\n Bournemouth\u2019s Antoine Semenyo was linked with a move to Anfield but now looks set to join Manchester City<\/a>.<\/p>\n That has led to reports of several alternative targets, including Paris Saint-Germain\u2019s Bradley Barcola and Real Madrid winger Rodrygo.<\/p>\n
\nVersatile forward expected to join
\nHarvey Elliott\u2019s Aston Villa loan will surely be terminated<\/p>\n
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