Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterLiverpool have been given a zero per cent chance of landing a top young star they were linked with earlier in the transfer window.The Reds have started life under Andoni Iraola in disjointed fashion, salvaging a late point at St. James' Park on Sunday but despite questions being asked of their defensive midfield, marquee buy Florian Wirtz and both full-backs, it appears that Liverpool are chasing another winger.A deal for Yankuba Minteh is close, while Bradley Barcola has been linked all window though it appears one wonderkid defensive midfielder is not on the radar.Liverpool have no chance in pursuit of wonderkid midfielderOne-club Liverpool man Jamie Carragher was scathing in his criticism of his former side's opening weekend draw with Newcastle United, calling out Ryan Gravenberch for his positioning and stating that Dominik Szoboszlai doesn't have the discipline to play in a double-pivot midfield.I think Liverpool do need someone alongside Gravenberch. Carragher said, adding It doesn't necessarily have to be a player who can't get on the ball, who's just tackling and stopping players. You may like Huge Liverpool transfer OFF, as manager confirms it's 'not the moment': report Liverpool suffer transfer disaster as wonderkid makes shock decision: report Liverpool pressing for 'bizarre' deal for Yankuba Minteh: report If you play for one of the top teams in the world, like Liverpool are, you need to be able to get hold of the ball: but I want someone in [the midfield] who can run, and I just think Szoboszlai has to go to the no.10.According to Colombian journalist Pipe Sierra, that won't be Matias Orozco, who has been ruled out of a move to Anfield.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.The Barranquilla-born deep-lying playmaker burst into Colombian side Deportivo Cali's first team last season, with local outlet VBar Caracol stating that the 18-year-old was close to leaving for Merseyside.That information now appears to be premature at least in terms of Anfield links, with Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Newcastle United, Everton, Aston Villa, Fulham and Manchester City all touted as interested in the talent.City have just completed a deal for another South American-based wonderkid in the form of Palmeiras winger, Allen, as per The BBC.Leeds United and Brentford were both touted as potential destinations for Oroczo.The Colombia youth international is worth 1.4m, according to Transfermarkt. Liverpool play Nottingham Forest when Premier League action continues next weekend.TOPICSLiverpoolManchester CityTransfer newsMark WhiteSocial Links NavigationContent EditorMark White is the Digital Content Editor at FourFourTwo. During his time on the brand, Mark has written three cover features on Mikel Arteta, Martin Odegaard and the Invincibles, and has written pieces on subjects ranging from Sir Bobby Robsons time at Barcelona to the career of Robinho. An encyclopedia of football trivia and collector of shirts, he first joined the team back in 2020 as a staff writer.
