According to Team Talk, there is widespread interest from several Premier League clubs in Tom Atcheson, a Northern Irish centre-back for Blackburn Rovers. Liverpool made an enquiry for the defender before the transfer deadline, joining a number of other interested Premier League clubs. It is understood that Manchester City, Newcastle United, Sunderland, and Crystal Palace also made enquiries for the 19-year-old. Chelsea also reportedly made an approach, which was resisted by Blackburn as the club was determined to keep their prospect. Having already secured the player with a new contract, Rovers rejected multiple approaches before the deadline. It is understood that Liverpool and Manchester City have retained their interest in Atcheson, while it has previously been reported that Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are monitoring the teenager. The defender, who joined Blackburn in July 2025, has 2 caps and 1 goal for Northern Ireland and a current Transfermarkt market value of €800k.