Liverpool eye Man City academy player Xavier Parker for potential transfer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 3:40 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Liverpool are reportedly showing interest in Manchester City midfielder Xavier Parker, who recently turned 16. The Reds have been effective in recruiting young talents from rival academies, including other players from City's youth system. Parker, described as a talented, attack-minded player, joined Man City from West Ham's academy in 2024. Liverpool's interest aligns with their ongoing recruitment strategy for under-18 talent. While the club is monitoring Parker's situation, any potential move is still in the exploratory stages as the summer transfer period approaches.
- •Liverpool target Manchester City's Xavier Parker for transfer.
- •Parker is a 16-year-old midfielder in City's academy.
- •The Reds have a history of acquiring young talent from rivals.
- •Interest in Parker reflects Liverpool's youth recruitment strategy.
- •Any move remains in exploratory discussions as summer approaches.
- 3:40 PMYahoo Sports — ‘A move is possible’ – Liverpool eyeing audacious swoop for Man City prodigy; it ‘could happen’
"Liverpool are reportedly eyeing a potential raid on Manchester City for a highly-rated prodigy in the latter’s academy.The Reds have proven to be quite adept at snapping up underage talents from fel...
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