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Liverpool latest: ‘Sky is limit’ for Reds starlet as £80m transfer given ‘green light’

Things are looking up both on and off the pitch for Liverpool after their recent Carabao Cup victory over Chelsea - their latest in a five-game unbeaten streak…

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 6:00 AM
Liverpool latest: ‘Sky is limit’ for Reds starlet as £80m transfer given ‘green light’
Key Things to Know
  • Glen Johnson backed Liverpool to sign Bournemouth's £80 million-rated Alex Scott over Chelsea due to club stability.
  • Rio Ngumoha claimed the 'sky is the limit' for 19-year-old midfielder Trey Nyoni following his Chelsea display.
  • Liverpool defeated Chelsea 6-5 on penalties in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after a 1-1 draw.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Liverpool defender Glen Johnson has backed the Reds over Chelsea to sign Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, while Rio Ngumoha praised teammate Trey Nyoni following a strong performance against Chelsea. Johnson cited Liverpool's stability as the main reason the 23-year-old, potentially valued at £80 million, should choose Anfield over Stamford Bridge in January.

Meanwhile, 19-year-old midfielder Nyoni earned high praise from Ngumoha and manager Andoni Iraola after starting in Liverpool's Carabao Cup penalty shootout win against Chelsea. Liverpool progressed 6-5 on penalties following a 1-1 draw, with Cody Gakpo canceling out Morgan Rogers' first-half penalty.

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