Man Utd plans raid for two Liverpool players after attempt to tie talent down
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLiverpool looks set to lose two of its brightest prospects to its biggest rival, with Manchester United eyeing up an academy duo despite the Reds' attempts to tie them downIsaac Konde looks to be heading to Manchester United from Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Manchester United is eyeing up a raid on Liverpool, with two academy stars looking set to join the Reds’ biggest rival.Liverpool has already parted ways with 12 players this summer, including Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate, while more departures could be on the way as seven young stars are lined up for loan moves, with Luca Stephenson and Kaide Gordon looking set for permanent exits.The Reds have managed to tie down one of their brightest prospects, with Josh Abe having been handed a scholarship, while he’s also expected to sign a first professional contract once he turns 17.Liverpool though does look set to lose two more young players, with the Manchester Evening News reporting that United is eyeing up striker Vincent Joseph and winger Isaac Konde.Both players featured for the club’s U18s last season, but neither has signed scholarship terms, although Isaac was offered (as per Lewis Bower).Joseph made an instant impact after being promoted to Simon Wiles’ side, having scored just 10 minutes into his debut in a 4-3 defeat to Sunderland in March. He ended the campaign with three goals in just two games for the U18s, having also scored a double against Nottingham Forest.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
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