I hope we do offer support to these lads when they don’t get an offer. It’s tough on kids when they miss out on a university place or whatever, but when they have potentially spent most of their lives in the academy and then to find out it’s all over at 18 must be devastating.
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Not many will make it at Liverpool, very few will.
It doesn’t necessarily mean it’s over.
Most of the support and preparation goes on while they’re here. And a bit later, can depend on the player.
Some other things well, we can’t control.
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If I recall correctly, didn’t Inglethorpe do a rundown of what the academy coaches do to help and assist those that get released a couple of years back?
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Its when she stops threatening that you really need to worry about the planning having moved to the next stage
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Yeah, and critically the work doesnt start only once the kids get their notice. It is built into the entire program.
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If I’m right, Marc Bridge-Wilkinson is also leaving as U18 coach this summer.
Twitter full of comments saying good riddance to Lewtas because our “U21s are shit”, completely misunderstanding the point of the academy.
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Pecsi:
“As things developed and it became clear that it could be something more serious, I was rather shocked. They see a long-term project that they outlined for me. I talked to them about the project, about what the goals might be in terms of development or even moving forward later.”
“They have data on almost everything that was outlined during the meeting. It was quite astonishing how much attention they paid to every detail. Of course it gives me great motivation that such a club, such data analysts decided on my name, that they want to build me. I want to show them that they chose the right person for the job.”
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Yeah, it’s all as I expected.
Jaros needs football next season after a season of no football.
We bring in a serious backup who might even provide competition, another young talent for the future and prolong with one of our current young goalies.
GK department is working really well in terms of strategy.
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Liverpool Set to Sign Senegalese Wonderkid Sidy Barhama Ndiaye
Liverpool are reportedly closing in on the signing of highly-rated Senegalese winger Sidy Barhama Ndiaye, according to France Football journalist Nabil Djellit. The 15-year-old has caught the eye of scouts during his performances at the 2025 CAF U17 Africa Cup of Nations, where he made four appearances for Senegal’s U17 national team.
Born in 2009, Ndiaye plays for Diambars FC, one of Senegal’s top football academies. Though the deal has not yet been formally announced, it’s believed that Liverpool have agreed to pay around €1 million (£0.85M) for the youngster. The expectation is that Ndiaye will leave the Diambars academy soon and — while unable to officially join Liverpool until he turns 18 — he is likely to move to a partner club or transitional European side until then.
Where Will He Go Before Turning 18?
Given FIFA’s restrictions on international transfers of minors, Ndiaye cannot officially play for Liverpool until he turns 18. It is possible that he will spend the next couple of years developing at a satellite or partner club in Europe, such as one in Austria or Belgium, which offer a smoother transition for young African talents due to more flexible integration policies and competitive developmental environments.
Player Profile
- Name: Sidy Barhama Ndiaye
- Age: 15
- Height: 1.67m (5’6”)
- Position: Winger / Forward
- Club: Diambars FC (Senegal)
- National Team: Senegal U17 – 4 caps
- Key Traits: Exceptional pace, pressing intensity, ability to draw fouls
- Areas for Development: Passing, decision-making, shooting accuracy
Strengths and Potential
Ndiaye is widely regarded as one of the fastest players at U17 level, using his blistering pace to beat defenders, create 1v1 situations with goalkeepers, and win fouls in dangerous areas. Despite his small stature, he presses well off the ball and is not afraid to track back and win possession.
However, his technical skills are still raw. He tends to lose the ball with poor passing decisions and sometimes shoots from unrealistic distances. His dribbling can be erratic, and he occasionally runs into traffic without a clear end product. Nonetheless, scouts believe that with proper coaching and physical development, he has the potential to become a productive winger — if not in a top-five league, then certainly in high-level European competitions.
Strategic Fit for Liverpool
The potential signing of Ndiaye fits within Liverpool’s broader transfer strategy under new manager Arne Slot, which involves not only pursuing established talents like Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez but also investing in high-upside youth prospects. Ndiaye would follow in the footsteps of Hungarian goalkeeper Pecsi, another recent youth acquisition made with the long term in mind.
While Ndiaye’s immediate future remains unclear, it’s evident that Liverpool are planning ahead — hoping to replicate the success they’ve had with previous Senegalese stars, such as Sadio Mané.
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https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1933644500678681057
Great name tbf
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“Lucky day as Liverpool win again”