Liverpool targets Dara Jikiemi as contract rebel from Celtic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 8:35 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Liverpool is reportedly close to securing a deal for 16-year-old centre-back Dara Jikiemi, who has rejected a contract offer from Celtic. Jikiemi, trained at Celtic, declined a long-term contract and appears set to join the Reds this summer. Liverpool has been active in bolstering their defensive future, with recent signings including Giovanni Leoni and Mor Talla Ndiaye. Jikiemi is expected to initially join Liverpool’s under-18 squad as he develops his career.
- •Dara Jikiemi will join Liverpool after rejecting a new deal from Celtic.
- •Jikiemi is expected to start with Liverpool's under-18 side.
- •Ibrahima Konate will leave Liverpool on a free transfer.
- •Liverpool has made several recent signings to improve their defense.
- •The club is focusing on securing young talent for future growth.
- 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool one step closer to deal for teenage contract rebel
"Liverpool have taken steps in recent transfer windows to shore up the future at centre-back. Ibrahima Konate will officially leave the club on a free transfer once his contract expires this month and ...
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