Harvey Blair: Liverpool Winger Attracting Interest from Multiple Clubs
Harvey Blair is a 19-year-old winger who has been part of the Liverpool youth setup since under-12 level. After making a surprise first-team debut in 2021, he has since been linked with at least six clubs in both England and Scotland.
Liverpool’s Wide Ranks
The pathway to the first team at Liverpool is a difficult one for Blair, as Jurgen Klopp’s wide ranks are already well stocked with Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez, Cody Gakpo, Kaide Gordon, Ben Doak and Dominik Szoboszlai all capable of playing across the front line.
Clubs Linked with Harvey Blair
Jonathan Low, former journalist for Berkshire Live, reported last week that Reading were “looking at” the 19-year-old ahead of a potential move. Football Insider have also claimed that fellow League One sides Portsmouth, Burton Albion and Leyton Orient are monitoring the situation along with Aberdeen and Kilmarnock.
Previous Liverpool Deals with Aberdeen and Kilmarnock
Liverpool have conducted business with both Aberdeen and Kilmarnock over the past year, involving Calvin Ramsay, Leighton Clarkson and Luke Chambers. Reading were in contact regarding a transfer for Clarkson prior to his switch to Aberdeen earlier this summer, while there have been informal dealings with Portsmouth in recent years too.
Other Liverpool Players Linked with Moves
As well as Blair, the likes of Chambers, Sepp van den Berg, Jarell Quansah, Owen Beck, Billy Koumetio, James Norris, Bobby Clark, Layton Stewart and Mateusz Musialowski could all move on temporary or permanent deals this summer. Fabio Carvalho (RB Leipzig), Rhys Williams (Aberdeen) and Harvey Davies (Crewe) have already departed on loan this summer along with Ramsay (Preston).
Conclusion
Harvey Blair is an exciting young talent who is attracting interest from multiple clubs after his surprise first-team debut for Liverpool. With Klopp’s wide ranks already well stocked, it would be beneficial for Blair to gain further senior experience out on loan. There are a number of clubs in both England and Scotland who have been linked with the 19-year-old winger, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up.