Liverpool have landed the signature of teenage centre-back Mor Talla Ndiaye from Senegal, while one outlet has claimed Crystal Palace are still anticipating a move for Marc Guehi.
Liverpool complete signing of Talla Ndiaye in 7-figure deal
Less than a week after reports first emerged, Liverpool have signed centre-back Mor Talla Ndiaye from Amitie FC for a fee in the region of £1 million, as per the Athletic.
The club beat out competition for the 18-year-old thanks to the “pathway they presented” and the financial package offered to his Senegalese club that included add-ons.
Having turned 18 earlier in the week, he is free to make the move to Merseyside to join Rob Page’s U21s, which could prompt a loan move for Amara Nallo in the January window.
KIRKBY, ENGLAND - Saturday, September 13, 2025: Liverpool's Under-21's manager Robert Page (L), Academy Director Alex Inglethorpe (C) and Jay Spearing during the U18 Premier League match between Liverpool FC Under-18's and Newcastle United FC Under-18's at the Liverpool Academy. Newcastle won 4-3. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
It does mean the club have bolstered their defensive ranks at academy level, with Ndiaye joining the likes of Nallo, Wellity Lucky, Noah Adekoya, and Carter Pinnington – with Ifeanyi Ndukwe to join in the summer.
Ndiaye is naturally a left-sided defender and he impressed at the U17 World Cup with Senegal, with his development now in the hands of Liverpool.
If we can’t sign centre-backs at senior level, may as well get as many as we can at the academy!
Marc Guehi transfer: Asking price reportedly dropped
England’s Marc Guehi during a press conference at Wembley (John Walton/PA)
• Guehi‘s asking price has reportedly dropped below £35 million, with Crystal Palace said to be anticipating an offer from Liverpool – please, just do it!
• Gabriel Martinelli has apologised for his disgusting behaviour to Conor Bradley, claiming he “really didn’t understand” in the heat of the moment – that can’t be an excuse, mind you!
• Virgil van Dijk has discussed how “unhappy” Liverpool players were with the Arsenal man’s actions – he was lucky none of them took retribution into their own hands
• Italian outlet Tuttosport have claimed Federico Chiesa recently called some of his ex-Juventus teammates to discuss the club’s changes after reported interest – you can’t blame him if he wanted to leave
ANALYSIS: Milos Kerkez nullifies Saka
With the help of FotMob, we can see how Milos Kerkez nullified the influence of Bukayo Saka over the 78 minutes they were on the pitch together before the Arsenal man was replaced:
“Kerkez was dribbled past only once by Arsenal‘s No. 7, while Saka had double the amount going the other way.
“Moreover, the 22-year-old won six of his nine duels, the joint-best success rate (66.6%) across both teams, with FotMob also crediting the defender with four successful tackles, the second-most on the night.
“Saka, meanwhile, finished his evening with only two shots (one on target), zero chances created, two successful dribbles from five attempts, and a duel success rate of 36.3 percent (4/11).”
READ: How Kerkez bounced back to nullify Saka – 0 chances created
Antoine Semenyo unveiled by Man City
ntoine Semenyo of Bournemouth celebrates a goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest at the Vitality stadium in Bournemouth, England, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Sean Ryan)
• Man City have announced the signing of Antoine Semenyo, his contract runs until 2031. At least we can move on and look at other options for the forward line now (MCFC)
• Everton appealed the straight red card for Michael Keane after his hair pull against Wolves, but the FA has rejected it and he will serve a three-match ban – the defender is in their top three goalscorers this season…
• Saka has agreed a new five-year contract with Arsenal, he was already signed until 2027 but the Gunners were proactive – Liverpool, fancy following suit? (The Athletic)
Liverpool FC: On this day
Two notable former Reds celebrate their birthdays on January 9, Ray Houghton and Lucas Leiva.
The former turns 64 this year, while Liverpool’s first adopted Brazilian hits the age of 39.
For the younger readers, Houghton played 202 times for Liverpool as a key midfielder who won two league titles and two FA Cups from 1987 to 1992.
Lucas didn’t have the silverware to match his longevity, but he is still remembered fondly having played 346 times for Liverpool and turned around a shaky start to eventually win club player of the year in 2011.