Liverpool Pursues Signing of Defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe

Liverpool is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe from Austria Vienna.

Potential Transfer Details

According to The Athletic, the 17-year-old player is set to join Liverpool at the conclusion of the current season. However, Ndukwe will only be eligible to officially sign with Liverpool once he reaches the age of 18 in March.

Immediate Future with U21 Team

Ndukwe is anticipated to be sufficiently skilled to secure a position within Rob Page’s U21 squad as soon as next season.

Notable Discovery: The young talent was identified by Liverpool’s newly appointed director of global talent, Matt Newberry, along with his scouting team.

Player Profile

Standing at an impressive height of 6 feet 5 inches, Ndukwe participated in the U17 World Cup for Austria this season and is currently under contract with Austria Vienna until 2028.