Liverpool F.C. Have completed the permanent signing of Djylian N'Guessan, the 18-year-old French forward, from Saint-Etienne in January 2025. The teenager will spend the 2025-26 season on loan at Stade Brestois to gain first-team experience before returning to Anfield.
N'Guessan made his senior debut for Saint-Etienne in January 2025 and went on to make 13 appearances, scoring once during his brief spell in Ligue 1. His performances at youth level had already marked him out as a prospect, having scored four goals for France at the 2024 U17 European Championship, where he was named in the Team of the Tournament. He also represented France seven times at the 2025 Under-20 World Cup, further highlighting his international pedigree at a young age.
The club has been active in securing young talent for future development, having also signed 18-year-old goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans on a permanent deal from KRC Genk for £30 million ($41 million) in the same window. Like N'Guessan, Brughmans will remain on loan at his parent club for the current season to continue his progression. These moves reflect Liverpool's focus on acquiring high-potential players with long-term value rather than immediate impact.
As of 04 Sep 2026, Liverpool F.C. Are 13th in the Premier League with 2 points from two games, showing a recent form of DD. They have scored four goals and conceded four, leaving them level on goal difference but four points behind leaders Manchester City. Their next fixture is a home match against Fulham on 2026-09-12, with Fulham currently sitting 16th in the table.
The signings of N'Guessan and Brughmans are part of a wider trend in the Premier League 2026 summer transfers, where clubs are investing heavily in youth. Liverpool's activity features in analyses such as the ranked list of the top 50 most expensive Premier League transfers this season by true cost. Meanwhile, Federico Chiesa was notably left out of Liverpool's Champions League squad, indicating ongoing squad refinement ahead of European competition.
Liverpool F.C. Will look to integrate N'Guessan into their plans for the 2026-27 campaign after his loan spell concludes, with the forward aiming to break into the first team following his development in France.
