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Liverpool seal deal for French forward Djylian N'Guessan

Liverpool have announced the signing of French striker Djylian N'Guessan from Saint-Etienne

Liverpool have officially confirmed an agreement to sign 18-year-old French forward Djylian N'Guessan from Ligue 2 side Saint-Etienne.

Transfer Details

The Reds secured the highly-rated teenager on a pre-contract agreement for a reported fee of €5 million (£4.3m).

N'Guessan signed a short-term contract extension with Saint-Etienne to remain registered in France for the first part of the season. He has immediately been sent on a straight loan to Ligue 1 side Stade Brestois for the 2026–27 campaign.

He will officially complete his permanent transfer to Liverpool in January 2027. At that time, Liverpool will decide whether to leave him at Brest to finish out the season or bring him directly to Anfield.

Who is Djylian N'Guessan?

N'Guessan is widely considered one of the brightest young attacking prospects in French football. Standing around 6 feet tall, he is a highly versatile and dynamic forward who can play centrally as a striker or operate comfortably on either wing.

He has caught the eye of top European scouts primarily due to his standout performances for France's youth national teams.

International Track Record: He scored 12 goals in 14 caps for the France U16s and 11 goals in 11 caps for the U17s. He was also named in the Team of the Tournament at the 2025 U17 European Championship, where France finished as runners-up.

Ismaïla Sarr’s Failed Liverpool Move Sparks Furious Criticism From Agent

Ismaïla Sarr’s agent Kamara has hit out at Crystal Palace’s reluctance to allow the Senegalese move to Liverpool

Liverpool’s failed attempt to sign Ismaïla Sarr has sparked a strong reaction from the Crystal Palace winger’s representative, with the player’s agent criticising the way African players are treated during transfer negotiations.

Liverpool were reportedly interested in bringing Sarr to Anfield before the transfer window closed, with the Senegal international emerging as one of the options considered to strengthen the Reds’ attacking department.

Sarr reportedly wanted the move to Anfield and had removed Palace-related content from his social media as speculation intensified. However, the proposed move ultimately failed to materialise, leaving the 28-year-old at Selhurst Park.

Sarr’s Liverpool Move Falls Through

Sarr, who has established himself as an important player for Palace, was reportedly keen on the possibility of joining Liverpool.

Reports indicate Liverpool’s initial offer for Sarr was around £50 million, but later made multiple improve bids on deadline day.

Despite the Reds' increasing their offer, an agreement could not be reached between both clubs.

Agent Criticises Treatment of African Players

Kamara questioned the way African players are sometimes treated during transfer negotiations, arguing that footballers should have a greater say in decisions affecting their careers.

The agent believes players should not simply be viewed as commodities and insists that their ambitions and wishes must be taken into consideration when clubs negotiate transfers.

His comments come amid growing frustration surrounding several recent transfer situations involving African players.

Kamara also referenced the situation involving Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara, whose proposed move to Chelsea reportedly failed to materialise.

"The cases of Ismaila Sarr and Lamine Camara must all interrogate us," said Kamara.

"We have to get out of this logic where the African player can sometimes give the feeling that he is just a commodity: you buy it, you set its price, you negotiate its future and, too often, your will seems to go to the background.

"Our African players deserve respect. The respect of their work. The respect of their career. Respecting their ambitions. The respect of their voices. A transfer shouldn't just be a matter of two clubs and numbers. Behind every contract, there's a man, a career, dreams and life choices. The fact that clubs can sometimes have the final word is a reality of professional football.

"But one question remains; what about the career and the will of the player? The player must be able to be heard and respected in the decisions that determine his future. Let's never forget what's important: behind every success, it's the players who write history first."

For Liverpool, the failed Sarr deal represents another missed opportunity to add attacking reinforcements. However, some fans believe that disappointment has already been eased with the arrival of Bradley Barcola, who is expected to make his Premier League debut on Friday night.

At the start of the summer, we assessed where Liverpool needed to reinforce. With the transfer market closed, we took another look to see if the Reds have improved

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