Liverpool should sign 19-year-old Harvey Elliott loves, he’s already trained with the club

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Liverpool have always been very proactive in signing the best talents in youth football. That’s something that is likely only going to increase in FSG and Michael Edwards’ latest chapter, as the club’s owners embark on a multi-club model.

It’s a move that will only see pathways to Liverpool improve and the club bring in more exciting talent. Players who may have been dissuaded from joining the club becomes the route to Liverpool’s first team in the past.

One of the advantages of having another club outside of England, is not only the offer of regular first team football but also the advantages of more favourable work-permits. Something that could help in attracting more exciting young talent to the club.

Including an exciting 19-year-old talent, who has already been on Liverpool’s radar. And was even invited on a trial at the club.

Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty has been on Liverpool’s radar

Two years ago, 19-year-old Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty spent a trial with Liverpool. At the time, he was even endorsed by Harvey Elliott, who urged him to sign for the club on social media (Liverpool ECHO).

However, a move never materialised for the Canadian teenager. Instead, Marshall-Rutty has remained in his homeland with boyhood club Toronto FC. That decision has definitely paid off. At a young age he has been able to accumulate a lot of minutes in a competitive environment in the MLS.

He has also shown himself to be a really versatile player. Last season he played as a left-back, right-back, central midfielder and as a winger in the MLS. Described by former MLS player Ali Curtis as an ‘incredibly talented’ young man (Times Colonist), Marshall-Rutty’s experience in so many roles has definitely made him grow as a player.

The new MLS season has only just started recently, but he is already starting to show that he is about to take his game to the next level. Last weekend, he scored his first MLS goal in just his third appearance and produced a fantastic performance against New York City.

The youngster has the kind of profile Liverpool admire. It’s clear he is an exciting prospect and the kind of prospect Liverpool should now be looking to bring in to use in FSG’s new prospective club. Marshall-Rutty could be the first signing of a new era heralded by Michael Edwards.