Liverpool are expected to sign £ 4 million signing right-back Calvin Ramsay from Aberdeen, which could have an impact on Conor Bradley’s future.
Ramsay will follow Fabio Carvalho as the second signing of the first team of the summer at Anfield, with a deal worth more than £ 4 million.
This is an addition that could bring at least a change to the complexion of Jurgen Klopp’s team, as it is likely that now Neco Williams will leave with a permanent transfer.
Williams, who shone on loan at Fulham in the second half of the season and was crucial when Wales booked a place in the 2022 World Cup, is valued at £ 15 million with a plethora of clubs interested.
But less has been said about the situation Bradley will find himself in, having taken on a regular role in senior training and playing five times with Klopp this season.
According to the Liverpool Echothe 18-year-old will join pre-season preparations in Kirkby on July 4, before a decision is made on whether or not he will be on loan.
There is a possibility that he will remain independent of Ramsay’s position on the team, especially because he is still eligible academically, but it is certainly feasible that he will leave with a temporary agreement.
Bradley is already a senior international with Northern Ireland, and it is logical that clubs in League 1 and perhaps even the league would be interested.
It could be a pivotal summer, and a later season, for the native of County Tyrone, with the imminent arrival of Ramsay to challenge his place in the setup.
Any young right-back will struggle to settle in Liverpool because of established generational talent as a first choice, with Trent Alexander-Arnold essentially immovable.
But adding Ramsay to the supporting cast will only make it harder for people like Bradley and even Isaac Mabaya beyond the hierarchical order.
Crucially, for both Bradley and Mabaya, there is room for a change of role in Liverpool, with Northern Ireland coach Ian Baraclough revealing a conversation with Klopp along these lines.
“Jurgen thinks, and I agree, that Conor could play a midfield role as he gets older,” Baraclough said in October.
“He has the skills to be a conventional winger or a winger, but he can also play in midfield. A little higher. “
In response, Bradley said: “It’s the club of my dreams. I’m happy to play anywhere. As long as I play I’m happy.
“I feel like I could do a job later in the side or in the middle of the field, but I’m also happy as a right winger. Wherever they play, I will play. “
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