Ndukwe: Concrete Talks with Four Clubs

Liverpool FC returns from its US tour on Monday. The short-term future of Ifeanyi Ndukwe is also expected to be clarified then.

The Viennese player signed a contract with the "Reds" in winter.

Not Tragic

Since then, the number of exception slots for Premier League clubs for players who do not meet the necessary criteria in a comprehensive points system has been reduced from two to one. This slot is already occupied at Liverpool, which is why Ndukwe will not receive a work permit.

Therefore, the 18-year-old must be loaned out. His manager, Georg Lederer, explains: "It was always the plan that after half a year at Liverpool, we would talk about whether a loan makes sense. This is now being brought forward, which is not tragic."

Match Practice is a Must

Liverpool only wants to loan out the centre-back without a purchase option, thus counting on him for the future. For Ndukwe, the focus is now on gaining match practice to then acquire the necessary points for a work permit.

"So it won't be a really big club," says Lederer.

Concrete Talks with Four Clubs

There are already very concrete talks with four clubs – they come from Portugal, Denmark, Germany, and Austria.

In addition, there is contact with clubs from Belgium, the Netherlands, France, and the second Spanish league.

So, it will soon be clear where "Ify" will be playing in the autumn.