Liverpool bank pay-off for clever transfer move as medical takes place today
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Bobby Clark was at Anfield between 2021 and 2024, breaking into the first team after his move from Newcastle United.The son of ex-Premier League midfielder Lee Clark, the 21-year-old made six appearances for the Reds and established himself as a talent to watch.He left Anfield two years ago, heading to Red Bull Salzburg in a deal worth around £10million. The move saw Clark link up once more with former Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders, who was at the helm of the Austrian club at the time.Despite showing clear potential, things never quite clicked for Clark at Salzburg, and he was sent out on loan to Championship outfit Derby County last season.Get the latest World Cup news straight to your inbox by signing up to our Make Football Great Again newsletter now!He netted four goals in 45 outings for the Rams and was voted the club's young player of the season after they narrowly fell short of securing a play-off spot.Clark is now on the verge of making his move to Derby permanent, according to the Daily Mail, with a medical expected to take place on Monday.The report indicates that Salzburg will receive approximately £6m for Clark, though a considerable portion of that fee will find its way back to Liverpool.That is because the Reds inserted a 17.5 per cent sell-on clause into the deal that took the midfielder to Austria in 2024, meaning they stand to receive just over £1m.
While not a substantial sum in relative terms, it will provide a helpful financial boost for Liverpool as they pursue reinforcements in the summer transfer market.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageThey have already secured Victor Munoz from Spanish outfit Osasuna, beating Newcastle to his signature despite the Magpies having reached their own agreement.Liverpool are now reportedly intensifying their pursuit of RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, who has been touted as a potential long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah.
The teenager is presently representing Ivory Coast at the World Cup and is believed to be valued at approximately £87m by his current club.An initial offer was reported to have been rejected by Leipzig last week, but it has been suggested that Liverpool will bid again with an improved offer.Diomande recently suggested he would welcome a move to the Premier League, indicating that his future would likely be resolved following the World Cup.Thousands of Liverpool fans upgraded their matchday last season. Make it easier than ever to turn a regular fixture into something genuinely unforgettable.Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FC