According to the Liverpool Echo, Liverpool has now ended its pursuit of Salford City prodigy Will Wright.
Previously, the Reds had been negotiating with the English League Two team on the transfer of the 17-year-old striker. But the latest news says that Liverpool has abandoned negotiations after exploring potential deals.
Previously, there were reports that Liverpool may have provided Wright with a £300,000 offer, but according to the Echo, the Reds' actual offer may be lower than this amount. Liverpool decided to end the pursuit of the young player after news that Arsenal had intercepted the deal. It is reported that Arsenal's offer is higher than Liverpool's original offer. In addition, Brentford, Leicester City and Burnley are also paying attention to the 6-foot-3 (about 1.91 meters), and Manchester City is also rumored to be interested in competing with the Reds for the player this summer.
Wright scored more than 50 goals in all levels of competition for the club last season, and was able to play four times in the first team coached by former Liverpool youth coach Carl Robinson and 11 times on the roster. He has scored three goals for the first team in the preseason this season. After scoring twice against United, Wright expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to represent the first team.