Five highly promising Reds youngsters – do the club even need to buy this summer?
Following comments from Liverpool chairman Tom Werner on the strength of the club’s youth academy, here’s a look at five Reds youngsters who could be the next to make the step up and follow on from Raheem Sterling and Jordan Ibe.
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With long-serving captain Steven Gerrard – undoubtedly one of the club’s best-ever academy products – leaving the club in the summer, it could be more important than ever for the Merseyside giants to bring through another local hero, with these five looking like the outstanding pick of the bunch…
1) Jordan Rossiter
A player who has already made an impact on the Liverpool first-team this season, scoring his first goal in the Capital One Cup, Jordan Rossiter may be the young midfielder the Reds need to replace Steven Gerrard.
2) Jack Dunn
Another promising midfield player, 20-year-old Jack Dunn is currently catching the eye on loan at Cheltenham Town and could be closing in on a first-team place.
3) Jerome Sinclair
A highly-rated young striker, Jerome Sinclair is another teenager who is very highly thought of at Anfield, and could be a better option upfront than flops such as Mario Balotelli and Fabio Borini, both expensive signings.
4) Sheyi Ojo
Still only 17 years of age, Sheyi Ojo is clearly on Brendan Rodgers’ radar after making the bench for the first-team this season. Poached from MK Dons earlier in his career, the skillful winger was also wanted by Chelsea and is very highly regarded.
5) Jordan Williams
A young Welshman who can play centre-back or defensive midfield, Jordan Williams made his debut for Liverpool in the Capital One Cup this season and is another academy prospect to look out for.