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Liverpool finalizes move for defender Dara Jikiemi from Celtic

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 10:55 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Liverpool finalizes move for defender Dara Jikiemi from Celtic
Summary

Liverpool is nearing the completion of a transfer for defender Dara Jikiemi from Celtic, as confirmed by Liverpool academy expert Lewis Bower. Jikiemi announced his departure from Celtic, and sources indicate the deal has progressed to its final stages. Although he did not make a senior appearance for Celtic, he has shown promise by playing above his age group and captaining Scotland at the under-15 and under-16 levels. The move is part of Liverpool's strategy to enhance their academy with young talent, focusing on long-term development rather than immediate first-team contributions.

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  • •Dara Jikiemi is expected to finalize his move to Liverpool soon.
  • •Jikiemi has not made a senior appearance for Celtic but played above his age group.
  • •He has captained Scotland at under-15 and under-16 levels.
  • •Liverpool aims to develop Jikiemi through their academy structure.
  • •The transfer follows Liverpool's strategy to recruit significant youth talent.
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  • 10:55 AMYahoo Sports — Journalist: Liverpool closing in on move for defender
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Liverpool move enters final stagesThe deal appears to have reached its final phase after Jikiemi recently announced his departure from Celtic. Liverpool academy expert Lewis Bower provided the cleares...

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