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Fabrizio Romano reports Liverpool Agree French striker deal for 2027
Liverpool are looking to plug a future gap in attack as they plan beyond the current squad, and the club have moved to secure a French striker for the summer of 2027. The move follows a busy end‑of‑window period that also saw the signing of Genk goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans for next summer.
French striker N'Guessan secured for 2027
According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool Agree a deal to sign Djylian N'Guessan from St Etienne, with the 18‑year‑old French striker set to join in the summer of 2027. The report came via Andoni Iraola via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff, By  Matt Smith at AM GMT+1 for GIVEMESPORT.
N'Guessan has made 13 senior appearances, many in the 24‑25 season, and is comfortable both as a centre‑forward and on the wing. He has primarily featured for Saint‑Etienne’s B team and under‑19 side and is capped by France up to the under‑20 level.
Next steps and development concerns
The club have received authorisation for the player to undergo a medical, although the exact fee remains undisclosed. Fans will be watching whether the youngster stays at Saint‑Etienne for further development, as remaining there could be smarter for his progress than an immediate move. Matt Smith, who joined GiveMeSport in March 2023, is an avid Everton supporter and has previously contributed to CaughtOffside, Squakwa, FotMob and WhoScored. Here the details are laid out for supporters eager to see how the deal unfolds.
Us at Liverpool hope the medical goes smoothly and that the French striker can integrate when the time is right. Give fans a glimpse of the future, but the path ahead will depend on his development and the club’s long‑term strategy.