What happened: Liverpool will sign 16-year-old center-back Dara Jikiemi from Celtic, per Fabrizio Romano. The prospect joins a developing backline that recently added Jeremy Jacquet and Giovanni Leoni.
Why it matters: The youth movement bolsters a roster facing the departures of experienced veterans Ibrahima Konaté and Andy Robertson. Securing Jikiemi provides positive momentum after the club reportedly fell behind Paris Saint-Germain in the pursuit of winger Yan Diomande.
By the numbers: Jikiemi won 80% of his defensive duels and 63% of his aerial duels for Scotland's youth national teams.
What to watch: Jikiemi is expected to join the Liverpool academy setup as the club continues its summer recruitment under Andoni Iraola.