Arne Slot has praised the attitude of one of the young stars of Liverpool if an important decision emerges in his immediate future.
Jayden Danns has attracted interest of various championship clubs during the transfer window of January, with Stoke City, Blackburn Rovers and Preston North End all reportedly interested in signing him. Wrexham, owned by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mcelhenney, would also like to be the 19-year-old while they want to increase their chances of promoting League One.
According to Liverpool.com, there is a decision to send the attacker on loan later this week, where Slot is also considering doing something with midfielder James McConnell. Danns made his breakthrough with the Reds in the last phases of last season under Jurgen Klopp and earned him big compliments from the German.
Under a series of impressive performances, he scored fifth round victory in the 3-0 FA Cup in Southampton in February 2024. Danns was one of the many young people who seemed that day, but they later received a warning from Liverpool Captain Virgil van Dijk Dijk Om keep their feet on the ground and work hard.
After the game, the defender said: “It was a big night for them all and they should really take it up, enjoy it, see it as a start and really use it in every way. They all have quality and everything can all play Good football, but it's about showing your quality and it's a start.
“In my career I saw players who make their debut after they have come through the ranks and then disappeared. Even learning from the first team is huge and you have to take it all and not be dragged along.”
As reported by the BBC, he added: “They must continue to improve, keep working; staying modest is a very important thing, but we have a great culture and I am definitely one of the boys to make sure they stay doing.”
It seems that Van Dijk's advice this season has responded, despite missing the start of the campaign due to injury. The young person played under lock three times and scored earlier this month in the FA Cup victory on Accrington Stanley.
The manager has previously expressed uncertainty about whether a loan movement will be punished for Danns this month. However, the Dutchman is clearly not worried about his mentality after he has understood his contribution, according to the Liverpool Echo.
“I don't know to be honest at the moment,” Slot said when he was asked about a potential exit in the short term. “But I think what I like best about him, and with most Academy players, the mentality they have.
“That is a big compliment for him, but absolutely also a big compliment for our youth academy. He is a striker, but if we play 11 vs. 11 and I make the choice to play Jota, then Darwin plays on the other side like A nine, so he must play as a 11 or as a six or any position we need.
“What that potential is, that probably needs some time to find out if he will eventually be a starter for us. But that he will have a very good career because of his mentality, I am very sure.”
Later in January, Slot dropped a hint that Danns is still part of his plans. Speaking after a recent injury to Diogo Jota, he said: “We have three options, but Jayden really did well when he came in, so we actually have four options and it is up to us as a club to make the best possible decision for the proximity Future but also the future in the long term of this club. “
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