Liverpool transfer target advised to turn down Reds despite scoring 15 goals in 17 games.

Liverpool have shown interest in signing teenage Sunderland forward Trey Ogunsuyi, a 17-year-old talent who has impressed with 15 goals in 17 appearances across various youth teams, including three goals in two matches against Liverpool. Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris has advised Ogunsuyi to remain in the North East, highlighting the importance of staying in the right environment for development. Le Bris pointed to club stalwarts like Chris Rigg, 17, and Tommy Watson, 18, as examples of players who have thrived at Sunderland.

Ogunsuyi, a Belgium youth international, has been part of Sunderland’s development system for eight years. Le Bris emphasized that moving to a club with a strong squad may not always offer the best development opportunities, advising Ogunsuyi and his family to carefully consider his next steps. While Sunderland has been cautious about predicting when Ogunsuyi might break into the senior team, Le Bris noted he has been training with the squad and could be close to a first-team opportunity.

Sunderland is also planning to sign a striker, but Le Bris acknowledged that finding the right player who fits the team’s identity and project will be challengi

ng.