Liverpool initially turned down offers of £6 million and £8.2 million, but they have now accepted a deal worth £10 million. According to Merseyside sources, including Paul Joyce from The Times, the agreement also includes a 17.5 per cent sell-on clause, ensuring Liverpool will earn a share of any future profit from the player’s next transfer. Additionally, the deal grants Liverpool the right of first refusal if a future transfer opportunity arises, providing further leverage for the club regarding this promising young talent.
Clark is set to travel to Austria to undergo a medical and finalize the remaining details of the transfer, just three years after he first joined Liverpool. While Liverpool’s initial investment of £1.5 million in Clark back in 2021 has yielded a significant return, there is some disappointment surrounding this move.
Clark made a strong impact after breaking into the first team last season, making 12 appearances and even securing a League Cup winner’s medal. He gained a considerable fan base, particularly among coaches Lijnders and Vitor Matos, who will continue to work with him at his new club. Notably, Salzburg, who have begun their season with two consecutive wins, are just two playoff rounds away from qualifying for the Champions League, where they could potentially face Liverpool.
Clark played 14 times for Liverpool, including three starts in the 2023/24 season. However, a back injury prevented him from participating in pre-season under manager Arne Slot. Clark is just one of several young talents set to depart the club this summer, with players like Ben Doak, Kaide Gordon, Sepp van den Berg, James McConnell, Owen Beck, and Tyler Morton also attracting loan and permanent interest.
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