Liverpool targets Lucas Herrington after Barcelona's bid rejected
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Liverpool is exploring a deal for 18-year-old Australian centre-back Lucas Herrington, who plays for Colorado Rapids in MLS. Herrington has caught the attention of the Reds following a rejected bid from Barcelona. The Rapids are likely to seek a fee exceeding the $7.7 million received for Moise Bombito last year. Herrington has been a standout player in MLS since joining in 2026 and is currently with the Socceroos at the FIFA World Cup. Liverpool has been active in securing young talent, having made several signings in recent windows.
- •Liverpool's interest in Herrington follows a rejected offer from Barcelona
- •Herrington has been a first-choice starter for Colorado Rapids
- •He has represented the Socceroos after debuting in March 2026
- •The Rapids are seeking €15–20 million for Herrington's transfer
- •Liverpool has successfully signed multiple young centre-backs recently
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool want deal for exceptional talent after Barcelona bid knocked back
"Liverpool are making a habit of signing the best young centre-back talents around. Last summer Giovanni Leoni - now 19 - signed for the Reds for around £26m from Parma. In January a deal for Mor Tall...
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