Liverpool's Julian Ward targets next Kylian Mbappe in Paris Brunner
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 7:10 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Liverpool's sporting director Julian Ward is reportedly looking to sign young talent Paris Brunner, likened to Kylian Mbappe. Brunner, who has impressed with eight goals in his first nine matches for Monaco, has caught the attention of Liverpool's scouting department. Ward's strategy emphasizes finding under-the-radar prospects, a shift from previous recruitment approaches at Anfield. Meetings have already taken place between Liverpool representatives and Brunner's family, suggesting a potential transfer could occur as early as January.
- •Julian Ward is aiming to sign Paris Brunner from Monaco.
- •Brunner has scored eight goals in his first nine matches.
- •Liverpool's scouts have monitored Brunner's performances closely.
- •Contact has been made with Brunner's family this summer.
- •A potential transfer could happen as soon as January.
- 7:10 AMYahoo Sports — Julian Ward is going to sign the next Kylian Mbappe for Liverpool
"The next Kylian Mbappe might just be Liverpool's as Julian Ward closes in. Once upon a time Jurgen Klopp was sitting in a private jet alongside the French superstar. Mbappe and his mother were convinc...
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