Liverpool eye Ligue 1 youngster Ouziad as long‑term prospect

Liverpool are monitoring 17‑year‑old Ligue 1 midfielder Djibril Ouziad as a potential transfer target. The club are mapping future recruitment under Andoni Iraola and have added the French prospect to their shortlist.

Why Liverpool have turned to Ouziad

According to Get French Football News, the Reds are among several clubs keeping a close eye on Le Havre talent Djibril Ouziad. Ouziad, who operates as a right‑wing‑back, is also being watched by Aston Villa. His situation is seen as one to watch ahead of next summer, with an exit from Le Havre increasingly likely regardless of whether the French side retain Ligue 1 status. Liverpool’s wider planning remains fluid, and Andoni Iraola earlier said the club would take stock before committing to winter business, adding “When the January market opens, we will see where we are.” That measured stance fits a picture where several profiles are under consideration rather than a single priority being aggressively pursued.

Ouziad has broken into Le Havre’s first‑team picture this season, making nine appearances. He signed his first professional contract in September, binding him to Le Havre until 2030, and has stepped into the France Under‑18 set‑up. Le Havre sit bottom of Ligue 1 with only two points and no wins, and a 2‑0 home defeat to Lorient deepened pressure after Didier Digard’s suspension. Further upheaval followed with Jean‑Michel Roussier and Demba Ba departing. Alongside interest in Ouziad, Liverpool are still weighing midfield options, with Lamine Camara remaining a possibility after a failed move to Chelsea and Manu Kone admired for a later window. That underlines a broader strategy of scanning both immediate needs and longer‑term opportunities across multiple positions. The report suggests Liverpool are gathering information and assessing pathways before the market catches fire, rather than rushing into a reactionary move. If Ouziad joins, his versatility as a wing‑back could provide the right‑sided flexibility valued by a coach who prioritises intensity and tactical discipline. The club’s continued focus on midfield indicates the area remains a long‑term attention, and Liverpool may continue building for two windows at once.