Liverpool set to sign generational prospect Dara Jikiemi from Celtic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 8:10 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Fabrizio Romano confirms that 16-year-old Dara Jikiemi will join Liverpool from Celtic. Jikiemi, a highly touted center-back and Scotland youth international, impressed with an 80% success rate in defensive duels. His addition comes as Liverpool looks to strengthen its defense amidst the departures of key players like Ibrahima Konate and Andy Robertson. The signing represents a further commitment to developing young talent at Anfield, alongside other recent recruits such as Ifeanyi Ndukwe and Mor Talla Ndiaye.
- •Dara Jikiemi joins Liverpool from Celtic, confirmed by Fabrizio Romano.
- •Jikiemi has captained Scotland's U15 and U16 teams.
- •Liverpool's defense faces challenges following the exits of Konate and Robertson.
- •Recent signings include Ifeanyi Ndukwe and Mor Talla Ndiaye.
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Fabrizio Romano confirms generational player is signing for Liverpool
"A generational player is coming to Liverpool and Fabrizio Romano has confirmed it. Let's be honest, this transfer window hasn't exactly gone the way Liverpool fans were hoping.It's still early and thi...
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