Liverpool have a prolific young striker who is becoming difficult for Andoni Iraola to ignore

Liverpool's 18-year-old striker Will Wright has scored 13 goals this season and is drawing attention from head coach Andoni Iraola, though U21s boss Rob Page suggests a January loan move remains possible before first-team promotion.

Will Wright, who joined Liverpool from Salford City in August 2024 for £200,000, is making an impression at Academy level with 13 goals across all competitions this season. The 18-year-old striker has been particularly prolific in the UEFA Youth League, where he is joint top scorer with six goals alongside Stuttgart's Enis Redzepi.

His recent performances include back-to-back hat-tricks in away fixtures and a treble in a 5-3 victory over Fenerbahce in Istanbul, where Liverpool's sporting director Julian Ward was present to watch.

With head coach Andoni Iraola rotating his squad in the Champions League, including resting striker Alexander Isak, the prospect of Wright stepping up to first-team involvement has been discussed. Wright himself has expressed his desire for senior football and the chance to learn from players like Isak and Hugo Ekitike.

However, U21s manager Rob Page has advised Wright to focus on his current level, noting that a loan move in January has not been ruled out as part of his development pathway. Page emphasised Wright's maturity and unselfishness on the pitch, highlighting his complete performance rather than just his goal tally.