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While the headline-grabbing pursuits of attacking reinforcements rightly dominate the back pages, it is the startling scramble for Genk’s teenage sensation Lucca Brughmans that has truly sent shockwaves through Merseyside this Monday morning. Meet Lucca Brughmans: The 6ft 7in Belgian Wonderkid On The Move On Sunday evening, respected Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri sent the rumour mill into overdrive by breaking the news that Liverpool were drastically ramping up talks to secure Genk shot-stopper Lucca Brughmans.
The Belgian goalkeeper is currently undergoing his medical tests as a precaution due to the tight schedule. If Giorgi Mamardashvili signs for Nottingham, the Belgian will… pic.twitter.com/Vm81aa35a0 — Sacha Tavolieri (@sachatavolieri) August 31, 2026 With the transfer window slamming shut in less than 36 hours, Liverpool are leaving absolutely nothing to chance.
If Nottingham Forest finalise a permanent deal for the Georgian, Brughmans will immediately integrate into Liverpool’s ranks. Liverpool have reached verbal agreement with Genk to sign 18 year old goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans, here we go!
