Liverpool seeks new holding midfielder; Omar Marong impresses at U17 tournament
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 7:40 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
Liverpool continues its search for a holding midfielder following Fabinho's departure. The club has struggled to find a suitable replacement since missing out on Aurelien Tchouameni and Moises Caicedo. Wataru Endo was acquired primarily as backup, while Ryan Gravenberch has not fit the defensive mold. Recent standout, Omar Marong, captained Gambia's U17 team to victory at the U17 WAFU A tournament, showcasing traits similar to Fabinho. Liverpool is reportedly interested in Marong and the African market for potential signings.
- •Liverpool has been searching for a replacement for Fabinho for over three years.
- •Ryan Gravenberch has struggled to fill the defensive midfield role.
- •Omar Marong led Gambia to the U17 WAFU title, catching Liverpool's attention.
- •Liverpool previously pursued signings like Aurelien Tchouameni and Moises Caicedo.
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