Liverpool have been named among a number of clubs scouting Seattle Sounders’ young midfielder Reed Baker-Whiting.
The 16-year-old has attracted attention from the Reds, Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund followed a breakthrough into senior action.
Born in Seattle, Baker-Whiting has been part of the MLS side’s academy since 2020 and has been sent out on loan twice to Tacoma Defiance in the USLC – the equivalent of the Championship in England.
According to a report from MLSsoccer.com, as cited by journalist Tom Bogert on Twitter, Liverpool have been keeping an eye on the teenager.
The report details the ruling which means no transfer would be possible until the USA Under 15 international turns 18 – whilst also hailing the ace as a ‘big talent’.
This season the versatile midfielder has made four top-flight appearances, including 90 minutes as the Sounders beat Austin FC 1-0 – earning high praise for a ‘striking’ performance which included two key passes.
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Signing the brightest young talent has been a prominent feature of Liverpool’s recent transfer business.
Recent additions such as Kaide Gordon, Bobby Clark and Marcelo Pitaluga would suggest that the club are keen to prepare for the next generation of Anfield stars.
Given the American ownership, it seemed only a matter of time before the stateside market was tapped by the Reds and Baker-Whiting could be the first.
Although no deal would be possible for the next two years, Liverpool should continue to monitor the £90,000 valued teen already making waves in senior football.
Hopefully, there will be no Freddy Ady 2.0 about this American prodigy.
