Liverpool have recently rejected a £6 million bid from Salzburg for their young talent, Bobby Clark. Salzburg, now managed by former Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders, has been pushing hard to secure Clark’s services for the upcoming season. However, Liverpool’s new head coach, Arne Slot, wants to assess the teenager himself before making any decisions.
Clark, who had an impressive season in 2023/24, making 12 senior appearances and scoring his first senior goal, has been unable to participate in pre-season due to a back injury. Despite this setback, he has been training with the under-21s this week. Norwich, Leeds, Sheffield United, Coventry City, Celtic, and Rangers are also said to be interested in Clark.
Liverpool values Clark highly and would only consider a permanent departure if they receive offers north of £12 million. However, Clark himself is open to a loan move to gain more regular first-team experience. It is clear that Lijnders, who is now at Salzburg, holds Clark in high regard, as he has mentioned the young player multiple times in the past.
In addition to Clark, other Liverpool youngsters are also attracting interest. Tyler Morton, a 21-year-old midfielder, is being closely watched by Leipzig and Serie A’s Atalanta. However, Liverpool is not willing to let him go easily. James McConnell, Kaide Gordon, and Ben Doak are also receiving loan interest from other clubs.
Liverpool’s transfer decisions will soon be finalized as Slot makes his final choices for the squad. It is an exciting time for the young talents at Liverpool, as they are being recognized for their potential by clubs across England and Europe.