Winter Surprise for Liverpool: Burnley Teen Noah Adekoya Signs with the Reds
8 January 2026
Transfer milestone
The winter window kicked off for Liverpool with the signing of Burnley defender Noah Adekoya.
According to the Liverpool Echo, the Reds have brought in the young centre-back from Burnley, part of a strategy to bolster the back line with promising talents.
Background and plan for the player
Adekoya joined Burnley at age 12, progressed through the academy, and signed his first professional contract a few months ago after standout performances at youth level.
The young defender has yet to feature for Burnley’s first team and will initially link up with Liverpool’s Under-21s.
It remains unclear whether he will travel with the first team on their upcoming pre-season tour, as Liverpool continue their recruitment drive.
Adekoya posted signing photos wearing a Reds shirt from his youth, captioned 'God willing.'
Liverpool's move aligns with the club's policy of strengthening the defense with promising youths from the academy.
This is Liverpool's first winter signing so far.
The club aims to strengthen the defense with youth talent.
Adekoya joined Burnley at 12, rose through the academy, and only recently signed his first pro contract.
He will initially train with Liverpool’s Under-21s before any first-team call.
No figures were disclosed, but the deal reflects Liverpool's strategy to invest in young players.
Adekoya posted signing photos wearing a Reds shirt from his youth, captioned 'God willing'.
Punchline 1: If this kid keeps developing, Klopp might need a bigger blackboard for all the future plans.
Punchline 2: And if he becomes a regular, the defense will win so many duels that even the ball will start applying for a loan to avoid them.
