Liverpool pursues academy signings after trials for two Gambian midfielders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 7:35 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Liverpool is evaluating potential transfers for Gambian midfielders Musa Jatta and Sheriff Bah following two weeks of training with the club's academy. The 16-year-old Jatta and 18-year-old Bah arrived from BST Galaxy after being identified by Liverpool scouts. Bah currently features for the Gambia U20 national team and has regular experience in the Gambian senior top tier. This recruitment push aligns with a broader strategy led by Pedro Marques and Matt Newberry to integrate young international talent into the youth system. The club has recently signed several prospects including Armin Pecsi, Will Wright, and Mor Talla Ndiaye as part of a transition following the departure of several senior squad members from the Jurgen Klopp era. Management continues to scout global markets to provide coach Andoni Iraola with a developed pipeline of young players.
- •Musa Jatta and Sheriff Bah completed a two-week trial at Liverpool.
- •Jatta is a 16-year-old box-to-box midfielder.
- •Sheriff Bah is an 18-year-old attacking midfielder who plays in the Gambian senior top tier.
- •Recruitment is part of a wider scouting evolution overseen by Pedro Marques and Matt Newberry.
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