Coventry City, Sheffield United, Leeds United, and Norwich City are reportedly competing to sign Liverpool midfielder Bobby Clark.
According to The Athletic, Coventry and Sheffield United have entered the race for the 19-year-old, who could follow Tyler Morton’s path with a loan move to the Championship.
Clark, an England youth international, made 12 senior appearances for Liverpool last season, including five in the Premier League. He scored one goal and registered two assists in these 12 competitive appearances, with one goal and one assist in the Europa League.
| Bobby Clark’s 2023/24 campaign at Liverpool (All competitions) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| Premier League | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Europa League | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The player is now at an age where regular playing time is crucial for his development, and there is plenty of interest in him following his more frequent appearances under Jurgen Klopp during the 2023/24 season.
However, with Arne Slot taking over as manager, Clark might not be a major part of his plans for the upcoming season. As a result, he could be loaned out to the English second tier, with a reassessment of his situation likely next summer.
Interest mounting in Bobby Clark
Numerous clubs are showing interest in the player at the moment. Coventry is said to be exploring the possibility of a loan move, which might not come as a surprise to Sky Blues fans. Although Josh Eccles and Jack Rudoni can both play in central midfield, Eccles is versatile enough to also serve as a right-back or wing-back, while Rudoni could assume a more attacking position in light of Callum O’Hare’s exit.
Further details have emerged following Sheffield United’s Gus Hamer and Rhian Brewster being spotted at the Leeds United vs. Valencia match.
Sheffield United, where O’Hare recently signed, are also reportedly in the race for Liverpool starlet Bobby Clark. The Blades could benefit from using the loan market during the latter stages of the transfer window, especially with the ongoing takeover at Bramall Lane.
Leeds United and Norwich City, both of whom were in the promotion mix last term but failed to secure a top-flight return, are the other interested parties. Leeds are currently short on central midfield options after the departures of Archie Gray and Glen Kamara, despite the addition of Joe Rothwell, making a move for Clark potentially very beneficial for the Whites.
Bobby Clark Could Have Some Attractive Loan Options This Month
Those are four attractive loan destinations for Clark, and it will be interesting to see where he goes.
Coventry City are on the rise under Mark Robins, despite missing out on a top-six finish last season. The Coventry Building Society Arena remains an exciting place to be. Sheffield United also have some solid players but need to make additional signings before the window closes.
Norwich City are not in the best shape currently, with Gabriel Sara’s departure, but that could open up a starting spot for Clark. Leeds United, too, need to address their central midfield area before the window shuts.
At this stage of his career, Clark should prioritize game time over a potential second-tier promotion medal, so it will be intriguing to see where he ends up if he secures a loan move.