Liverpool chase future goalkeeping stability with £30m Brughmans deal

Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign 18‑year‑old Genk goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans, a £30m move that could reshape their goalkeeping hierarchy ahead of Tuesday's transfer deadline. The Belgian, identified by the club’s global talent team as a player of huge potential, is set to remain on loan at Genk for the 2026/27 season before joining Anfield.

Deal details and financial picture

The transfer fee has been reported at between 29 million and 35 million, with sources citing £29 million, £29.9 million and €35 million. Liverpool have won the race for the youngster, beating interest from across Europe, and the agreement includes a medical to be completed in the coming days. Comments Sport Felix Keith Senior Sports Reporter 13:22, 31 Aug 2026 highlighted the significance of the £30m figure.

Brughmans will stay at Genk for the 2026/27 season, meaning he will not join Liverpool until the summer of 2027. His immediate future is linked to whether Giorgi Mamardashvili departs, as the Georgian is the current backup and his decision could be influenced by the arrival of the Belgian.

The Reds already have Freddie Woodman as third‑choice and Vitezslav Jaros on the books, while Armin Pecsi spends 2026‑27 on loan at TSV Hartberg. Should Mamardashvili leave for Nottingham Forest, the competition for the No.1 spot will intensify.

Manager’s view

Andoni Iraola said, “We’ve been patient all summer and now we just have to wait,” after the 2‑2 draw with Nottingham Forest on Saturday. “We just have to wait a couple more days and see how we finish and how the squad looks in the second half of September. Honestly, I am looking forward to having who we have and a definitive squad so we can start working with certainties.” The quote was given on BBC.

Get the latest updates on the Reds’ transfer activity. View 2 Images were released alongside the announcement, and an Image: caption noted the excitement. Some reports even misspell his name as Brughman. Liverpool's next steps include completing Brughmans’ medical and confirming the loan arrangement after Tuesday’s deadline.