Liverpool, the runaway Premier League leaders are having an anxious wait over the outcome of the current campaign. The season has been hit by an indefinite suspension amid the COVID-19 outbreak and the Reds, despite leading the table by 25 points, are forced to wait for a few months more before conquering their first-ever Premier League title.
The charisma of Jurgen Klopp transformed Liverpool into believers from doubters. He has preferred training over transfers and has made no major signing this season, enabling the youngsters to step up and secure first-team status. A few teenage prodigies were brought in last summer, and according to the Birmingham Mail, the world champions are now after 16-year-old Aston Villa sensation Carney Chukwuemeka.
Career Highlights So Far
The midfield prospect has been labelled as the best 16-year-old in England by the club’s CEO Christian Purslow. Chukwuemeka is now a part of Mark Delaney’s under-23 side, and his rapid rise has drawn the attention of both the Manchester giants along with the Merseysiders.
The teenager, however, has not penned a professional contract yet despite Villa’s efforts at tying him down in the long run (as reported by The Athletic). So, the top English outfits are circling like vultures to acquire the wonderkid with a view of enriching their respective youth set-ups.
Why A Move To Liverpool Would Be Ideal For The Youngster
Chukwuemeka has fired in twice and registered six assists this term in 14 U18 appearances (stats via Transfermarket). His ability to dominate the midfield game shows why he is rated so highly in the country. Liverpool might have to pay a future tribunal decided fee for the Claret and Blue starlet, but they would possess a gem in their academy ranks alongside Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones to name a few.
Elliott, in particular, was snapped up from Fulham last year at the age of 16 and impressed the gaffer enough to earn a sporadic senior status. He featured in six Cup fixtures and grabbed his league debut for the Reds on New Year’s eve. The England youth international is tipped to play a more prominent role next term and Chukwuemeka, too, holds all the traits to follow the footsteps of his fellow countryman.
Liverpool have become an ideal destination for the teenage prospects in recent years, and the Villa prodigy might end up at Anfield as well if the approach is made in due time.
