Liverpool Edge Closer to Ndiaye Deal as Greenwood Links Continue to Swirl

Liverpool's transfer activity shows no signs of slowing, with fresh reports suggesting they've moved another step closer to securing promising young talent, even as speculation mounts around a headline-grabbing—and highly contentious—attacking target.

According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, the Reds have "reached a verbal agreement" to bring in Mor Ndiaye, a left-sided centre-back from Senegal. The teenager recently featured in the U17 World Cup in Qatar and represents the latest addition to Arne Slot's rebuilding project. Ndiaye's arrival would follow hot on the heels of Ifeane Ndukwe's signing from Austria Wien, sealed just last week, as Liverpool continue bolstering their defensive ranks.

Meanwhile, Spanish outlet Fichajes claims Liverpool harbour serious interest in Mason Greenwood, the Marseille forward and former Manchester United player. The Reds are reportedly 'crazy' about the prospect of bringing Greenwood to Anfield as they contemplate life after Mohamed Salah, who is expected to depart this year.

Greenwood's path back to English football remains fraught with complications. He left Manchester United following charges relating to attempted rape and assault, though the Crown Prosecution Service eventually discontinued proceedings after key witnesses withdrew, significantly diminishing prospects of conviction. Since departing England, he's enjoyed productive spells at Getafe and Marseille, where he's currently notched 15 goals and four assists this season in Ligue Un.

Those figures have attracted interest from several European heavyweights, with Manchester United positioned to benefit from a sell-on clause worth 50% following his £26m move to Marseille in summer 2024.

Fichajes suggests Liverpool view Greenwood as offering dynamism, goals, and youthful energy—three pillars of their post-Salah attacking rebuild. His prior Premier League experience is presented as another advantage. Olympique de Marseille, however, are valuing their asset between 80 and 100 million euros, with reports suggesting a potential fee reaching £86m or beyond.

In practical terms, such a move remains extraordinarily unlikely. The reputational and sporting complexities are simply too substantial for Liverpool to navigate credibly. More plausible alternatives include pursuits of Michael Olise and Yan Diomande as they seek to fill the enormous void Salah's departure would create.

The Ndiaye agreement, by contrast, represents the kind of forward-thinking recruitment Liverpool have quietly pursued throughout the window—investing in promising young defenders for the years ahead.