Liverpool agree deal to sign French forward NGuessan for 2027

Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign highly rated French forward Djylian NGuessan from Saint-Étienne, with the 18-year-old set to join the club in the summer of 2027. The transfer, confirmed by multiple reports on August 31, 2026, sees the teenager remain with the Ligue 2 side for the current season to continue his development.

The agreement is structured for NGuessan to move to Anfield next year, a strategy that aligns with Liverpool's focus on securing elite young talent before their market value escalates. While the exact fee has not been officially disclosed, initial reports indicated a deal worth around £5 million. The player has agreed personal terms and has been authorized to undergo a medical, a key step in finalizing the transfer.

NGuessan, who turned 18 on August 30, 2026, is a product of the Saint-Étienne academy, having joined the club's youth system at the age of seven. He signed his first professional contract in November 2024 and made his senior debut in January 2025 at just 16 years old. Since then, he has made 13 senior appearances for the club, including eight in Ligue 1 during the 2024-25 season, and scored his first senior goal in the Coupe de France.