Liverpool could be closing in on another young addition before the transfer window shuts.
According to Foot Mercato, Liverpool are in advanced negotiations with Saint-Étienne over the transfer of Djylian N’Guessan, with only the final details reportedly left to settle.
The young winger is a talent that Liverpool want to add as an attacking option to their squad.
It is another indication that Liverpool aren’t just thinking about the immediate future.
They are also continuing to invest in young players who could become important for the club in the years ahead.
Liverpool pushing for N’Guessan
The report states that negotiations between Saint-Étienne and Liverpool are now at an advanced stage.
There are still some details to be finalised, so this isn’t a completed transfer just yet.
But the fact that the two clubs are reportedly discussing the final stages is certainly encouraging.
Liverpool’s recruitment team have spent plenty of time looking at young talent, and N’Guessan appears to be another player they believe has significant potential.
Another exciting young talent?
Liverpool have increasingly built a reputation for giving opportunities to young players.
Trey Nyoni and Rio Ngumoha are two obvious examples of players who have been attracting attention, while other academy prospects are also pushing towards first-team football.
The club therefore need to keep replenishing that pipeline.
That’s particularly important when Liverpool are spending huge amounts of money on established stars.
For every Alexander Isak or Bradley Barcola, Liverpool also need to think about the next generation.
N’Guessan could potentially be part of that.
Saint-Étienne have produced plenty of talent
Saint-Étienne are one of the most historic clubs in French football and have a long tradition of producing talented young players.
Liverpool have obviously had plenty of success recruiting from France over the years.
The Premier League has also become an increasingly attractive destination for young French players looking to develop at the highest level.
If Liverpool can secure N’Guessan, it could represent another investment in the future.
The final details
The most important part of the report is perhaps the simplest.
The deal isn’t done yet.
Foot Mercato are reporting that the negotiations are advanced, but there are still final details to settle.
That’s why Liverpool supporters shouldn’t start celebrating just yet.
Transfers can fall apart even when clubs are deep into negotiations.
But being at this stage this close to the deadline certainly suggests there is confidence that an agreement can eventually be reached.
Liverpool aren’t finished yet
This summer has already seen Liverpool make major investments in the squad.
But the club are clearly not limiting their recruitment to first-team players.
The likes of N’Guessan represent a different type of signing.
The idea is to identify talent early, bring them into the Liverpool environment and hopefully develop them into first-team players.
Not every youngster will make it.
But Liverpool have shown that they are willing to give talented players a pathway.
My verdict
I’m always interested when Liverpool are linked with young players like this.
The club shouldn’t just be looking for solutions for this season.
They need to be building the squad for the next five or ten years as well.
If the Foot Mercato report is accurate, Liverpool are now close to completing negotiations with Saint-Étienne for Djylian N’Guessan, with only the final details reportedly needing to be resolved.
Let’s see if they can get it over the line.
Another young player, another potential future star.
And with the transfer window closing, Liverpool’s recruitment team are clearly still working behind the scenes.
Jamie (The Kopite View)
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