Liverpool signs Ifeanyi Ndukwe and prepares for pre-season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 12:45 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Liverpool has confirmed the arrival of young center-back Ifeanyi Ndukwe, reported to be at the AXA Training Centre for pre-season. Ndukwe, 18, joined from Austria Vienna for approximately $3.5 million in January. His addition aligns with the club's strategy of integrating promising young players into their academy. Alongside Ndukwe, more academy talents, including Jayden Danns and Calvin Ramsay, are preparing for the upcoming campaign. Liverpool is also reportedly close to signing Darren Jikiemi from Celtic, another young defender. The club's new head coach Andoni Iraola emphasizes providing roles for academy players during pre-season as senior internationals take breaks.
- •Ifeanyi Ndukwe reports for pre-season training with Liverpool.
- •Ndukwe signed from Austria Vienna for around $3.5 million.
- •Liverpool targets young players for defensive reinforcement.
- •Dara Jikiemi's signing from Celtic is reportedly in progress.
- •Head coach Andoni Iraola plans to involve academy players during pre-season.
- 12:45 PMYahoo Sports — Two new Liverpool signings spotted as pre-season begins
"Liverpool youth recruitment gathers pace with Ifeanyi Ndukwe arrivalLiverpool’s long-term planning has been on clear display again this summer, with the club continuing to strengthen its academy pip...
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