Liverpool can boast some of the finest young talents in football.

The electric Rio Ngumoha is already making a name for himself at Anfield at the age of just 17 – becoming the youngest goalscorer in Liverpool history with his late winner away to Newcastle.

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Arne Slot also has Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike at his disposal – aged just 22 and 23 respectively.

There is another precocious talent who wants to join the aforementioned stars at Liverpool in Jacob Ambæk – who has now been recognised by the Guardian.

Liverpool hopeful Jacob Ambæk named as one of the best young talents in the world

The Denmark U19 international is a huge admirer of Liverpool, telling Tipsbladet back in October 2024: “I dream about making my debut for Brondby’s first team, and in the somewhat longer term I dream of Real Madrid or Liverpool and the national team.”

Now, Ambæk has received a mention in the Guardian’s prestigious Next Generation list – a yearly feature pinpointing the 60 greatest wonderkids across the planet.

The 17-year-old is described as a “physically robust yet technically refined” striker in the report, who also “boasts...