Liverpool agree deal to sell future top star for rock-bottom fee

Liverpool agree deal to sell future top star for rock-bottom fee Liverpool have agreed a deal with Bolton Wanderers for Luca Stephenson . The Liverpool Echo reported on Tuesday that the fee would be just £700k. Stephenson arrived at Anfield from the Sunderland academy as a teenager back in 2018 and has spent most of his career with the Reds out on loan. The versatile defender-cum-midfielder played two seasons at Dundee United in the Scottish top flight. He was named the Tangerines’ young player of the year in 2024/25 and even earned the captain’s armband for Jim Goodwin’s side last term. Luca Stephenson sold for a bargain £700k fee Stephenson, 22, was called up for preseason training by Arne Slot during his two campaigns in charge of the Merseysiders - featuring on tour before heading out on loan. Last summer the right-back / defensive midfielder even agreed a new contract - which makes the rock-bottom fee all the more surprising . Liverpool were linked with bringing Stephenson back from his loan early in January as they were suffering from problems at right-back and requiring options in midfield. Stephenson was tipped for first-team breakthrough in January He ultimately stayed put - although an unfortunate muscle injury curtailed his spell north of the border early . Stephenson was expected to be available for Andoni Iraola in preseason but now looks only moments away from sealing a deal with the newly-promoted Championship side. Football Insider is reporting that a medical is scheduled for Wednesday July 1 - after which the deal will be ratified. “The 22-year-old midfielder is set to have a medical at the Trotters on Wednesday ahead of completing a permanent move,” the report reads. Luca Stephenson could be a 'top star' Other teams have been in the mix for Stephenson - including Celtic and Rangers - but he now has a chance to express himself in the English second tier. It may end up being a decision Richard Hughes regrets - as Stephenson has won Dundee United fans over with his tenacity, dedication and work-rate. “Given his age, he could also develop into a top star, which has undoubtedly encouraged the Wanderers to get the signing over the line over the past couple of weeks,” the report reads. Stephenson gave an interview a few weeks ago confirming his willingness to strike out alone for the sake of his career. It’s a shame he hasn’t had his opportunities at Liverpool - especially considering the dearth of versatile and homegrown players in the squad.