Liverpool have confirmed the signing of highly rated defender Mor Talla Ndiaye, marking their first addition of the January transfer window.
The centre-back recently featured for Senegal at the Under-17 World Cup in Qatar, making four appearances during the tournament.
The Reds had been expected to strengthen defensively this month, with Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi among their targets, and Ndiaye’s arrival appears to be the first of several potential moves.
Liverpool have also held talks with Austria Vienna over a summer deal for defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe, while Burnley youngster Noah Adekoya has claimed he has joined the club, although this is yet to be officially confirmed.
These moves underline Liverpool’s strategy of investing in young talent for long-term development.
The January transfer window closes on February 2, with Arne Slot still facing competition from Manchester City and Arsenal in the pursuit of Guehi.
A club statement read: “Liverpool have completed the signing of defender Mor Talla Ndiaye, subject to international clearance.
“The Senegal youth centre-back, who turned 18 earlier this month, links up with the Reds’ U21s ranks from Amitie FC in his homeland.
“Ndiaye represented his country at the FIFA U17 World Cup in November, making four appearances as they reached the knockout stages. He has also featured for Senegal at U18 level.”
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