{
  "id": 10636922,
  "title": "Julian Ward sends Liverpool scouts to watch wonderkid in action",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/julian-ward-sends-liverpool-scouts-to-watch-wonderkid-in-action",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-29T07:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/julian-ward-sends-liverpool-scouts-070500702.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Liverpool has already begun searching for their next signing, despite the summer transfer window closing. Sporting director Julian Ward has dispatched his scouts to observe potential targets. Finn Jeltsch, a 20-year-old central defender from VfB Stuttgart, has caught the attention of several top European clubs, including Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United, and Real Madrid. The German defender's performances have impressed numerous teams, with Real Madrid showing particular interest in his long-term potential. Liverpool, along with Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United, have already scouted Jeltsch extensively. The youngster's growth prospects and current form make him an attractive prospect for Liverpool, who are actively seeking new defensive reinforcements.",
  "summary": "The summer transfer window may have only just shut but, that hasn't stopped Liverpool from being linked with new players. The Anfield outfit still have a lot of work to do on their first-team squad an...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}