Leeds United appear to be closing in on the signing of highly rated Liverpool academy winger Kai Morrall, with the youngster confirming his departure from Anfield ahead of a proposed move to West Yorkshire.
As the January transfer window approaches, Leeds’ recruitment plans are beginning to take shape — not only at first-team level, but also within the club’s academy structure.
Leeds to Complete Academy Signing
According to a report from The Talent Hunter on X, Leeds United are set to complete the signing of 15-year-old Kai Morrall from Liverpool.
The teenager is expected to join Leeds’ youth setup at Thorp Arch after deciding to leave the Merseyside club. Morrall himself has since confirmed the news by sharing the report on his Instagram account, alongside a farewell message to Liverpool, effectively paving the way for his switch.
Who Is Kai Morrall?
Morrall is a Republic of Ireland youth international and primarily operates as a winger. Despite his talent, competition for places at Liverpool’s academy is fierce, and the presence of players such as Rio Ngumoha is believed to have limited his pathway to regular opportunities.
A move to Leeds offers the youngster a clearer development route and the chance to play a more prominent role within a growing academy system.
Why This Move Makes Sense for Leeds
Leeds United’s recruitment strategy has increasingly focused on identifying and securing top young talent from Premier League rivals. As one of the biggest clubs in Yorkshire — and among the largest in the north of England — Leeds possess a strong catchment area, but maintaining an elite academy requires consistent investment and smart recruitment.
Signings like Morrall represent the kind of long-term planning needed to keep the club’s youth setup competitive at national level.
One for the Future
With Morrall competing at a high level already and now set for a fresh start at Thorp Arch, this is a move that could pay dividends in the years ahead. While the winger will need time to develop, it is certainly a transfer worth monitoring closely as Leeds continue to strengthen their pipeline of young talent.
