Ifeanyi Ndukwe set for loan to UD Levante from Liverpool
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 10:25 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Liverpool defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe is close to a loan move to UD Levante for the season. The 18-year-old, who joined Liverpool from Austria Vienna, is regarded as a key prospect by the club. He is expected to gain valuable experience in La Liga to aid his development. Ndukwe's representatives emphasize Liverpool's long-term commitment to him despite the loan, indicating it is intended to accelerate his progress. His performance during Liverpool's pre-season highlighted his potential and readiness for senior football.
- •Ndukwe is an 18-year-old defender joining Levante on loan.
- •He joined Liverpool from Austria Vienna in a €3 million deal.
- •Ndukwe played in several pre-season matches, impressing senior players.
- •Liverpool believes the loan will accelerate Ndukwe's development.
- •Levante offers him a chance for regular playing time in Spain.
- 10:25 AMYahoo Sports — Ifeanyi Ndukwe closing in on LaLiga loan move; Liverpool likely to include January break clause
- 9:47 AMYahoo Sports — Ndukwe closing in on Levante loan
- 9:45 AMYahoo Sports — Ndukwe set for Levante loan as Liverpool invest in future
"Ifeanyi Ndukwe, who has starred for Liverpool in pre-season, is closing in on a loan move to Levante in La Liga. The 18-year-old is ineligible to play competitive football for Liverpool this season due to work-permit issues and a move to Spain looks increasingly likely but no deal has been struck yet. BBC Sport understands that if the move does happen, it will be a season-long loan move that will then be reviewed during the January transfer window.
"Spanish move offers immediate senior opportunityLiverpool defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe is reportedly close to joining UD Levante on loan, with the highly rated 18-year-old expected to spend the season test...
"Liverpool defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe is reportedly ‘very close’ to securing a loan exit from Anfield for the 2026/27 season.The 18-year-old was one of the Reds’ standout players during their pre-se...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 10:25 AMIfeanyi Ndukwe closing in on LaLiga loan move; Liverpool likely to include January break clause
Liverpool defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe is reportedly ‘very close’ to securing a loan exit from Anfield for the 2026/27 season.The 18-year-old was one of the Reds’ standout players during their pre-se...
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 9:47 AMNdukwe closing in on Levante loan
Ifeanyi Ndukwe, who has starred for Liverpool in pre-season, is closing in on a loan move to Levante in La Liga. The 18-year-old is ineligible to play competitive football for Liverpool this season due to work-permit issues and a move to Spain looks increasingly likely but no deal has been struck yet. BBC Sport understands that if the move does happen, it will be a season-long loan move that will then be reviewed during the January transfer window.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 9:45 AMNdukwe set for Levante loan as Liverpool invest in future
Spanish move offers immediate senior opportunityLiverpool defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe is reportedly close to joining UD Levante on loan, with the highly rated 18-year-old expected to spend the season test...
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