Liverpool are on the cusp of making their first signing under new manager Arne Slot, with the Dutchman starting to shape his squad.
The Reds are set for a transformational summer after the Jurgen Klopp era drew to a close last season, with big transfers touted. Last summer, Liverpool signed four midfielders and didn't upgrade in any other position – with other positions likely to be the focus of this transfer window.
Former Reds director Michael Edwards is back in charge of transfers at Anfield – with a surprising first deal on the cards.
According to the Mail, Wolverhampton Wanderers' Alvin Ayman is set to join the Merseysiders, with This Is Anfield referencing a package of £1.5 million for the teenager.
Ayman is just 16 years old – so it is unclear when the centre-back could actually feature in the first-team plans at Anfield. He is yet to play for Wolves' first-team and also wanted by Chelsea.
Still, this is a move that highlights the direction that the club are heading in post-Klopp to be a leader in hoovering up the best young talent from across the country.
In FourFourTwo's view, this is certainly a reason for Reds fans to be excited, given that Ayman is a player of considerable maturity for his age – but with such intrigue around this signing comes the need for patience.
It may be a while before Ayman even plays senior football – and Liverpool could loan the youngster out before he plays for them.
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