Liverpool Secures Djylian N’Guessan for 2027
Liverpool have moved to lock down one of France’s most talked‑about teenagers – and it could trigger one of the biggest outgoing deals of the window.
Liverpool land N’Guessan for 2027
Fabrizio Romano has delivered his trademark “here we go” on Liverpool’s agreement to sign Saint‑Etienne forward Djylian N’Guessan, a deal that underlines the club’s long‑term planning at a moment of short‑term chaos.
The 18-year-old, who can operate off either wing or through the middle, will remain at Saint‑Etienne for another season before joining Liverpool in the summer of 2027. Romano reported that Liverpool have secured authorization for a medical and that the move is “done also player side”, with the French striker viewed as another signing for the future after Lucca Brughmans.
The move was first flagged by Foot Mercato journalist Santi Aouna, who revealed on X that talks between AS Saint‑Etienne and Liverpool had reached an advanced stage, with “last details to settle”. Writing for Foot Mercato, Aouna stressed that Saint‑Etienne had been open about listening to offers for N’Guessan, whose contract runs until 2027, and described him as a major prospect with few realistic alternatives for the French club but to cash in.
Liverpool, true to type, have pounced. While rivals scramble for instant impact, the Anfield recruitment team continue to stash away talent for the next cycle.
Gakpo lined up for City move
All of this unfolds against a far more explosive storyline: Cody Gakpo to Manchester City.
Romano, speaking on his YouTube channel, says Gakpo has already reached a full agreement on personal terms with City. The Premier League champions have sent an £85m bid to Liverpool, and the structure is clear – Liverpool will only sign off if they land a right winger before the deadline. No winger, no sale.
That stand-off has created a classic deadline‑day domino. One move unlocks the next. For now, Liverpool are holding their ground.
Ismaila Sarr at the centre of the winger chase
At the top of Liverpool’s winger shortlist sits Ismaila Sarr.
Romano claims the Crystal Palace wide man has edged ahead of Yankuba Minteh in Liverpool’s thinking, with Sarr described as the “favourite candidate” to replace Gakpo if the Dutchman is allowed to join City.
Palace, though, are not rolling over. According to Romano, the London club are still saying no to a sale, even as they quietly explore their own options in the winger market in case the right offer lands. Liverpool have already tested their resolve: a written bid worth £45m plus £5m in add‑ons – a £50m package – was rejected earlier this week.
Romano insists that proposal was formal and on paper, not just a verbal enquiry, despite early denials from those around the deal. Now the same people are talking openly about Liverpool’s interest, with the rejected offer on the table as the benchmark.
Sarr, for his part, wants the move. He wants Liverpool. The stalemate sits with the clubs.
Liverpool’s winger hunt hits overdrive
As the clock runs down, Liverpool find themselves at the centre of a familiar transfer storm. Romano says the club are being “offered wingers every minute” as agents and clubs circle, fully aware that the Reds need a wide player to unlock the Gakpo sale.
Bradley Barcola is already on his way from Paris Saint‑Germain after completing his medical on Sunday, strengthening the forward line and adding another layer to an attacking reshuffle that could look very different by the end of the week.
A teenage star secured for 2027. A current starter potentially heading to the champions for £85m. A prime‑age Premier League winger pushing for the move of his career.
Liverpool have set their conditions. Now the market will decide how bold they are prepared to be.
