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Leicester lost out on £30m Trey Nyoni windfall as Liverpool transfer terms finally confirmed

Trey Nyoni quit Leicester City back in 2023 with the terms of his move to Anfield expected to be settled by a tribunal but it has now been confirmed exactly how much the Premier League side had to pay…

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 12:22 PM
Leicester lost out on £30m Trey Nyoni windfall as Liverpool transfer terms finally confirmed
Key Things to Know
  • Liverpool paid under £1 million for Trey Nyoni, months before rejecting a £30 million bid from Nottingham Forest.
  • Trey Nyoni left Leicester City for Liverpool's academy back in 2023 via a tribunal compensation deal.
  • The 19-year-old midfielder has made 31 first-team appearances for Liverpool and is closing in on a new contract.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Liverpool reportedly paid just under £1 million to sign Trey Nyoni from Leicester City after the midfielder left the Foxes' academy in 2023. While Leicester City had awaited an independent tribunal decision regarding compensation, the modest fee was confirmed just months after Liverpool rejected a £30 million transfer bid from Nottingham Forest for the 19-year-old talent.

Nyoni has since made 31 senior appearances for Liverpool, with manager Andoni Iraola praising his development and reliability. The teenager is now reportedly closing in on a new extended contract at Anfield, highlighting Leicester's missed opportunity for a major financial windfall as he continues to feature in competitions like the Champions League.

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