Placeholder title. Here are some Gemini created summaries for the signings we have made in last 6 months:
Looks like next pre season & season we will be in the business of sending one or two on good loans and seeing which are ready to be a solid part of the first team squad.
FYI @Modo 😉
Giovanni Leoni (19)
- Overview: A highly technical, 6’5” Italian defender signed from Parma for approximately £29.4m in August 2025.
- Games Played: He has made 34 senior appearances to date (30 in league football across Serie A, Serie B, and Serie C, plus 4 in domestic cups). For Liverpool, he has made 1 senior appearance (a 2-1 win against Southampton in the League Cup).
- International Level: He has represented Italy at U18 and U20 levels. He is widely tipped to be a future pillar of the senior Azzurri defense.
- Quotes: Legendary coach Arrigo Sacchi remarked: "Talent knows no age... Leoni has demonstrated the qualities needed to go far." His former coach Roberto Baronio noted, "He’s a very smart guy... he can read the opponent’s intentions."
Mor Talla Ndiaye (18)
- Overview: A Senegalese "left-footed specialist" signed in January 2026 from Amitié FC to bolster the U21 ranks.
- Games Played: While his exact senior club tally in Senegal is undisclosed, he has been a regular for the Liverpool U21s since his January arrival.
- International Level: He has represented Senegal at the U17 and U18 levels. He played a key role in helping Senegal reach the knockout stages of the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup.
- Quotes: Described by scouts as a "rare left-footed specialist" in the heart of defense, with recruitment staff highlighting his composure during the U17 World Cup.
Noah Adekoya (19)
- Overview: A Scouse defender who returned to his boyhood club as a free agent in January 2026 after developing at Burnley.
- Games Played: He has primarily played at the U18 and U21 levels, accruing a "handful" of appearances for Burnley’s U21s before captaining their U18 side to a league title.
- International Level: He has not yet represented a national team at the youth or senior level, though he is eligible for England.
- Quotes: Burnley Academy Manager Chris Casper praised his "leadership qualities" and "impressive physical profile," noting his impact as a captain at the youth level.
Ifeanyi Ndukwe (17)
- Overview: A 6’6” Austrian powerhouse from Austria Vienna who will officially join Liverpool in the Summer of 2026.
- Games Played: He has made 8 senior appearances for Austria Vienna’s second team (Young Violets) in the Austrian 2. Liga and has been named on the bench for the senior Bundesliga side.
- International Level: He has 10 caps (1 goal) for Austria U17. He was a standout performer in the 2025 U17 World Cup, starting in the final against Portugal.
- Quotes: Often referred to as a "towering prospect," media reports in Austria have highlighted him as the standout defender of his generation following the U17 World Cup run.
Jérémy Jacquet (20)
- Overview: The most experienced of the group, signed via a £60m pre-agreement with Rennes on February 1, 2026 (joining this summer).
- Games Played: He has made approximately 55 senior appearances (36 in Ligue 1 and 17 in Ligue 2). This season alone, he has 18 starts in Ligue 1 for Rennes
- International Level: He is a consistent youth international, having represented France from U17 all the way to U21 level.
- Quotes: He is regarded as "one of Ligue 1’s most promising talents." Sky Sports reported that he chose Liverpool specifically to avoid a "crowded roster" elsewhere, seeking a clear path to the first team.
Carter Pinnington (18)
- Summary: A local defender from the Wirral who has been with the club since age seven. Known for his tactical adaptability, he can play as a center-back or in a holding-midfield role.
- Games Played: He has made over 60 appearances across the U18 and U21 levels. While he hasn't made his competitive senior debut yet, he was named on the senior bench for the first time in October 2025 during a League Cup tie against Crystal Palace.
- International Level: Pinnington is an England youth international, having represented his country at both the U17 and U18 levels.
- Quotes: Academy staff describe him as "comfortable on the ball" and "composed under pressure," specifically noting his "maturity beyond his years" when he broke into the U21 side as a schoolboy.
Amara Nallo (19)
- Summary: A tall, left-footed center-half signed from West Ham’s academy in 2023. He has quickly become a standout leader within the youth ranks and a frequent participant in first-team training.
- Games Played: He has made 3 senior appearances for Liverpool (including a Champions League debut against PSV Eindhoven and a recent appearance against Qarabag in January 2026). At the youth level, he has played over 60 matches for the U18s and U21s.
- International Level: He is an active England youth international with approximately 9 caps across the U18, U19, and U20 age groups.
- Quotes: Nallo is often praised for his defensive focus; he has stated he "lives and breathes to defend" and is known for his "Van Dijk studies" to improve his game. Coaches view him as "another quality addition" to the club's defensive pipeline.
Wellity Lucky (20)
- Summary: A physically imposing, right-footed defender born in Spain who has progressed steadily through the Liverpool youth system. He is currently a regular fixture in the U21 squad.
- Games Played: He has 1 senior appearance, making his debut as a substitute in the League Cup against Crystal Palace in October 2025. He has also been an unused substitute in 5 Premier League fixtures this season. He has recorded over 40 appearances at the U18 and U21 levels.
- International Level: He is an England youth international and has been involved in the national team setup at various age groups.
- Quotes: Often called an "academy gem" by local media, he is highly regarded by Arne Slot, who has included him in first-team training due to his "assured touch" and "strong sense of positioning."
Looks like next pre season & season we will be in the business of sending one or two on good loans and seeing which are ready to be a solid part of the first team squad.
FYI @Modo 😉
