Liverpool in advanced talks to sign 40-goal striker from David Beckham-owned club

Liverpool are reportedly in advanced talks to sign Will Wright from Salford City, the club owned by David Beckham and Gary Neville.

• Liverpool in talks with youngster
• Teenage forward made his debut at 16
• Already has two league appearances

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Per Ben Jacobs of , Liverpool are in advanced talks to land Wright from Salford. The 17-year-old has also attracted interest from Manchester City, and scored over 40 goals at academy level last season. He also played against City in the FA Cup.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The Reds are understood to be attempting to negotiate a six-figure fee for Wright, and are the only club in advanced negotiations to sign the forward, despite rival interest. Salford, of course, are now owned by a consortium led by Manchester United legends Beckham and Neville; they may be loathe to sell to the Reds, but it remains to be seen if they would willingly block his path.

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  Wright has already made three senior appearances for Salford, playing 67 minutes in League Two. He has not scored a senior goal yet, but his prolific youth exploits are drawing admiring glances.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Salford are preparing for the upcoming League Two season and play Chester in a pre-season friendly on July 19. Arne Slot's Liverpool, meanwhile, are set to face AC Milan in their next pre-season game in Hong Kong as they embark on a tour of Asia.