Liverpool move to complete transfer of midfielder from Leicester

Liverpool have completed the signing of Trey Nyoni from Leicester City

• Details of Trey Nyoni's transfer to Liverpool from Leicester City

The 16-year-old midfielder joins Liverpool's youth ranks, having already confirmed his exit from Leicester City after 10 years on their books. The young midfielder has signed a professional contract with the Reds, and he is expected to join the under-18s squad upon his arrival.

Nyoni is a highly-rated young talent who has been making waves in the Leicester City youth ranks. He was born on June 30, 2007, and is a dual citizen of England and Zimbabwe. Nyoni has been with Leicester City since he was six years old and has progressed through their youth ranks, impressing with his technical ability and vision on the ball. Although he has yet to make his senior debut, Nyoni is considered a prospect to beheld in English football.

The teenager will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of players such as Trent Alexander-Arnold and Curtis Jones, who have made the successful transition from the Liverpool academy to the first team.

Liverpool's youth academy has a reputation for developing some of the best young talents in English football and the Merseyside club sees Nyoni as as a key part of their long-term plans.