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title: "Liverpool: Reds backed to complete Calvin Ramsay signing"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2022-05-07T12:40:39Z"
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# Liverpool: Reds backed to complete Calvin Ramsay signing

**Former Scotland and Premier League manager Alex McLeish believes Aberdeen right-back Calvin Ramsay would pick [Liverpool](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fc-news/) over Leeds United in the summer transfer window.**

### The Lowdown: Ramsay linked with Liverpool move

The Reds have been linked with a move for the 18-year-old in recent times, following a string of impressive performances for Aberdeen, with the reliable [Paul Joyce](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/j-rgen-klopp-agrees-new-four-year-liverpool-contract-kqhdqbw8l) naming him as a target.

Ramsay has made [22 Scottish Premiership appearances](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/403764/Show/Calvin-Ramsay) this season and is someone who is in the ‘elite upper bracket’ of young right-backs, [according to](https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/sport/football/aberdeen-star-calvin-ramsay-hailed-25708757) Dons chairman Dave Cormack.

Leeds could rival Liverpool for the Scot’s signature this summer, as he potentially moves south of the border.

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### The Latest: McLeish gives his verdict

Speaking to [*Football Insider*](https://www.footballinsider247.com/calvin-ramsay-pundit-cant-believe-leeds-united-could-beat-liverpool-to-signing-after-reveal/), McLeish claimed his compatriot would surely opt for a move to Anfield over Elland Road, given the differing fortunes of both clubs currently:

> “I would imagine, if I was in that position right now, I want to go to Liverpool.
>
> “Because of the magnitude of the club, because of the lack of any chance of relegation. Even though I’d be an understudy to Trent Alexander-Arnold for a couple of years, I’ll get in and out.
>
> “You’ve got a timeframe to develop yourself. Then if you end up cutting it at Liverpool, you’ve almost won the World Cup, haven’t you?
>
> “I would expect a young player to be thinking that. Not thinking: ‘Well, Leeds are on the verge of relegation in the Championship. Maybe I’ll play more games in there.’
>
> “That is a blooming hard league, the Championship. Any team can win on any given day. Even the bottom teams can beat the top teams. If Liverpool and Leeds are in for him, I would think he’d, all day long, choose Liverpool.”

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### The Verdict: Perfect Trent deputy

While Trent Alexander-Arnold clearly isn’t going to be ousted any time soon at Liverpool, Ramsay could come in as a hugely exciting backup option, getting opportunities in the domestic cups.

With Neco Williams [possibly moving on](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fc-news/liverpool-neco-williams-expected-to-leave-this-summer/), that space in the squad could open up for the Aberdeen man and he could then be loaned out immediately, in order to continue his growth.

Ramsay is clearly a special talent, and with Liverpool always planning for the long-term future, he is someone who should be viewed as a shrewd summer signing.

***In other news, James Pearce has dropped a key Liverpool injury update. Read more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fc-news/liverpool-james-pearce-provides-roberto-firmino-injury-update/).***