Liverpool have moved decisively to secure one of French football’s most exciting young prospects, agreeing a deal to sign Saint-Étienne striker Djylian N’Guessan.
The transfer has received Fabrizio Romano’s trademark “here we go” confirmation, signalling that a full agreement between the clubs is in place.
N’Guessan will not make the move to Anfield immediately, with the deal structured as a summer 2027 transfer to allow the teenager further development time in France.
The 18-year-old has already agreed personal terms with Liverpool and has been given authorisation to complete his medical ahead of officially joining the club next year.
GiveMeSport has also reported that Liverpool successfully completed negotiations for N’Guessan as part of their long-term recruitment strategy.
Saint-Étienne officially confirmed that N’Guessan signed his first professional contract at just 16 after progressing through the club’s academy system.
His youth level record speaks for itself, with the striker netting more than 20 goals across the 2023-24 campaign while also impressing for France’s youth national teams.
Liverpool have already agreed a deal to sign Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain, making N’Guessan the second French attacker they have targeted in their recruitment push.
Unlike Barcola, N’Guessan is not being brought in to address an immediate first-team need but rather to secure a highly-rated prospect before his market value climbs significantly.
Leaving him in Ligue 1 for another full season is a calculated decision, giving him consistent playing time and further senior experience before he faces the demands of English football.
By the time he arrives at Anfield in 2027, Liverpool will expect him to be better prepared physically and tactically for the rigours of the Premier League.
There is naturally uncertainty around any 18-year-old at this stage of his career, but his goalscoring numbers and rapid rise through Saint-Étienne’s system justify the investment.
Liverpool have already committed heavily to established attacking talent, and adding a young forward for the future provides a sensible balance to their overall recruitment approach.
The deal reflects a broader philosophy at Anfield of identifying elite young players early and locking them in before rival clubs can mount serious competition for their signatures.
