However, players under 21 will be exempt and chief executive Mark Catlin admitted that’s where the Blues may have to focus their recruitment if there is a salary cap.
The striker has scored goals for fun during for the under-18s and under-23s at Anfield. He suffered an ACL injury in pre-season last summer that’s ruled him out of action this term, but Reds captain Jordan Henderson said the 19-year-old has looked sharp since his return to training. Photo: Alex Livesey
Another player who spent last term at Doncaster. The 19-year-old scored three goals in just seven appearances after moving to the Keepmoat in January, with boss Darren Moore saying Donny fans only saw a ‘snapshot’ of the midfielder’s ability. Photo: Alex Burstow
Who can forget his screamer he scored for Shrewsbury in Pompey’s opening-day defeat at New Meadow last season?! Giles featured 25 times for the Shrews before he returned to Wolves and then joined Coventry for the second half of the campaign - but made just one appearance. However, the versatile left-sided talent, 20, can clearly make the grade in League One. Photo: Simon Davies
The midfielder had a fairly frustrating 2019-20, having his loan spell at QPR cut short before featuring twice for Charlton and not having his deal extended beyond June 30. Nevertheless, the 20-year-old is a senior Wales international and may be open to dropping to League One for regular minutes. Photo: Michael Regan
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