Liverpool eye Celtic youth defender Dara Jikiemi in latest defensive scouting move

Liverpool are being linked with a move for Scotland-Nigeria centre-back Dara Jikiemi, who is currently on the books of Celtic Youth.

The 16-year-old defender is emerging from Celtics academy system and is listed primarily as a centre-back, a position Liverpool have been looking to strengthen across their youth and development ranks.

Jikiemi, born on 9 January 2010, is eligible to represent both Scotland and Nigeria and is attached to Celtic FCs youth setup, where he features as a central defender.

The interest would represent a potential pathway from the Scottish clubs youth team into the Premier League, with Liverpool monitoring his progress rather than any deal being agreed at this stage.

Jikiemi does not have a stated contract expiry date with Celtic Youth, and there is no indication of a transfer fee or formal negotiations, with the situation remaining a transfer rumour at this point.