Player is now undergoing "medical tests" ahead of Liverpool move - journalist

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Genk goalkeeper Lucca Brugmans is “undergoing his medical tests” ahead of a move to Liverpool, according to a big update from journalist Sacha Tavolieri. On Sunday, Tavolieri made a significant claim regarding the Reds’ signing the 6ft7in Belgian, with Bayern Munich also in the mix to snap him up: “Liverpool FC has targeted Lucca Brughmans to replace Giorgi Mamardashvili!

Talks underway.” Now, according to a new update from Tavolieri on X, a medical is taking place for Brugmans, but it remains to be seen when exactly he will move to Liverpool, with the situation dependent on Giorgi Mamardashvili’s future: “More on our exclusive story regarding Lucca Brugmans & Liverpool FC. If Giorgi Mamardashvili signs for Nottingham, the Belgian will remain at Liverpool.

Brugmans wouldn’t be an immediate starter for Liverpool, with Alisson still in goal for at least one more season – hopefully more! – but he would come in as an exciting long-term addition. He has been a disappointing signing for Liverpool to date, not impressing with his distribution on the ball and generally looking a level below Alisson, and it may be that he simply he hasn’t worked out like the recruitment team hoped he would.