Liverpool interested in highly-rated Sunderland youth international starlet
Liverpool remain interested in one of Sunderland’s brightest young players at the Academy of Light…
Liverpool are showing interest in one of Sunderland’s brightest young prospects, The Echo understands.
Trey Ogunsuyi has played seven times this season across Sunderland’s under-18s and under-21s sides, netting nine goals and chipping in with two assists. The 17-year-old striker, who can also play on the wings, formed part of Graeme Murty’s side last season and scored some vital goals as Sunderland reached the Premier League 2 play-off final against Tottenham Hotspur. Ogunsuyi netted a crucial goal in the semi-final against Reading.
Ogunsuyi started the current season playing for the under-18s, with his pathway seemingly blocked by Luis Hemir Semedo. However, after Hemir’s departure to play for Juventus Next Gen on a season-long loan, Ogunsuyi was promoted back to work with the under-21s. The Belgian youth international has also travelled with Régis Le Bris’ first team this campaign as a reward for his patience and performances and made the bench against Millwall last Saturday.
