Liverpool secure signing of future €100m midfielder: Official announcement soon

Liverpool are poised to make an official announcement confirming the signing of a midfielder who will be a vital member of Andoni Iraola’s squad for years to come.

The Reds have been seeking midfield reinforcements for months, and transfer insider Ben Jacobs has revealed that they are now in a position to make an exciting announcement over a signing.

But rather than looking externally for a solution, Liverpool have found their next big star from within. Trey Nyoni is ready to commit his long-term future to the club.

The 19-year-old, who was subject to a €36 million (£30m) bid from Nottingham Forest late in the summer transfer window, has impressed in the flashes he has shown in the Reds’ first team and is ready to be rewarded with a new deal.

“Trey Nyoni is the first one that will get done. That's advanced. It could even become official during the international break,” Jacobs explained on the Market Madness podcast.

Although the youngster already has a contract until 2030, he is expected to be offered a longer deal with a significant pay rise.

Liverpool had been linked with a move for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, but with the Eagles expected to demand a lavish fee for the England international, Iraola’s side may just have saved themselves a huge transfer outlay.

As Anfield Watch’s Ben Bocsak explains: “In the last few weeks, Trey Nyoni is making it abundantly clear that the Reds can find their solutions from within.

“Over the last few games, Nyoni has emerged as one of Liverpool's best players. His composure on the ball and ability to send line-breaking passes are outstanding.

“It's exactly what the Reds have wanted in their midfield since the departure of Thiago and Fabinho. It's why Wharton has been sought out by the club.

“But Nyoni might just be the answer instead. He made 14 line-breaking passes against Arsenal and 11 passes into the opposition's final third.

“Those are Wharton-esque numbers, and the fact that he did it against the Premier League champions proves that Nyoni has arrived.”

Liverpool are therefore hopeful that the teenager can become their next €100m midfield star, with his Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) already sitting at €26.4m, despite having amassed only 14 career Premier League appearances.

But Liverpool’s midfield business will not be completed with Nyoni signing a new deal. The Reds have not recruited in this area since 2023, and there is a sense they need a reset to best suit Iraola’s plans.

The future of Alexis Mac Allister has been a particularly difficult subject. While the Argentine looked off the pace last season, he has enjoyed a resurgence under the new manager, but Jacobs has pointed out that this will not necessarily be enough to earn him a new contract.

“Alexis McAllister, no update, no movement. We know the player would like to sign a new deal, but Liverpool are going to be looking for a new midfielder, whether in January or summer 2027,” he explained.

Liverpool are, therefore, ready to tie down Nyoni to solve one midfield issue, but the Anfield club still have a good deal of work to complete here.