Overview
- The transfer is a permanent move from Liverpool to Bolton Wanderers for a reported £700,000 fee with Liverpool securing a 20% sell-on clause to retain future financial upside.
- Stephenson leaves Liverpool without having made a competitive senior appearance after rising through the academy from under-15s, captaining the U18s and playing in the UEFA Youth League and EFL Trophy.
- His senior experience comes from loan spells at Barrow and two seasons at Dundee United, where he was a regular until his most recent campaign ended early because of injury.
- Liverpool granted permission for the deal while Stephenson was in the final year of his contract, a move that lets the player seek consistent minutes and lets Liverpool recoup a fee rather than risk losing him for nothing.
- Bolton gain a versatile, Championship-ready youngster who will aim to recover fully from injury and compete for a first-team role while Liverpool monitor any future sale for the sell-on payment.