Liverpool agrees to sign Djylian N'Guessan as next Firmino

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 7:10 AM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Liverpool agrees to sign Djylian N'Guessan as next Firmino
Summary

Liverpool has confirmed a transfer agreement for Djylian N'Guessan, who will join the club in January. Currently on loan at Brest from Saint Etienne, N'Guessan has demonstrated promising skills, including effective pressing and link-up play reminiscent of former player Roberto Firmino. This move reflects Liverpool's need for a player capable of connecting with the team's attack, as current options struggle to replicate Firmino's impact. The 18-year-old forward has earned praise for his performances during his loan spell, where he has gained valuable minutes off the bench and impressed with his energy and tackling abilities.

Source Links
Status Watch
  • Djylian N'Guessan will officially join Liverpool in January.
  • He is currently on loan at Brest, getting first-team minutes.
  • N'Guessan has impressed with his pressing and link-up play.
  • Liverpool seeks to fill the role previously held by Roberto Firmino.
  • The move highlights Liverpool's strategy for future team building.
Latest Updates
  • 7:10 AMYahoo SportsLiverpool agree genius deal to sign next Roberto Firmino
What they're saying
"

The Reds have agreed to sign a player who can follow in the footsteps of their former Brazilian. Roberto Firmino remains one of the most underappreciated club icons of recent memory.The Brazilian neve...

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days