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Liverpool close in on £30m Lucca Kiaba Mounganga loan deal

Lucca Kiaba Mounganga→Liverpool

65%

Will it happen

100%

Credibility

£30M

Reported fee

Reports

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L. Kiaba Mounganga

Goalkeeper · Belgium · 18 yrs

43.2

Rating

5.9

Season

7.5

Value

This season

Apps

Clean sheets

Goals

ClubKRC Genk II→LeagueChallenger Pro League→

A L. Kiaba Mounganga move to Liverpool is gathering pace — 8 reports describe concrete progress (fee, terms or medical).
The reporting is well-sourced (100% credibility), led by Liverpool FC (official club media watch / reproduced media item), putting it at roughly 65% to complete.

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Story log

31 AugStory opened — 13 sources (The Mirror, Liverpool FC (official club media watch / reproduced media item), Liverpool.com, Het Nieuwsblad (Belgium))

What the reports say

Fee reported: £30mFee reported: £30m / $41mFee reported: €35mFee reported: €35m / circa €35m8 of 13 cite concrete progress8 cite a named / official source1 report play it down

Liverpool close in on a £30m deal for Genk goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans; he is expected to remain in Belgium for the 2026–27 season. — Liverpool FC (official club media watch / reproduced media item)
Liverpool have made club-to-club contact with Genk over Lucca Brughmans and are assessing whether to sign him now or bring him in from 2027. — Fabrizio Romano (reported via Telegram/X reposts / transfer bulletin)
Liverpool have agreed a deal in principle with Genk for 18‑year‑old goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans — deal reported in the region of £30m and he may stay at Genk on loan until 2027. — The Independent
Liverpool are hopeful of concluding a $41m (£30m) move for Genk goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans, with the plan that he could join Liverpool in 2027. — Liverpool.com

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L. Kiaba Mounganga is a 18-year-old goalkeeper at KRC Genk II, rated 49.714 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 20th of 109 on scout potential in the Challenger Pro League and 47th of 145 U-19 players tracked. A teenage prospect, he has been a regular starter this season (76.2% of available minutes). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Mounganga.

Also this season: 11 apps, 0g at Genk.

The fitAt Liverpool (Premier League), his Rating of 43 would rank 17th of 20 in the current squad (squad average 69) — against a reported fee of £30M.

The report at a glance

Liverpool close in on £30m Lucca Kiaba Mounganga loan deal — Field Insider report card

13 Reports

LLiverpool FC (official club media watch / reproduced media item)
Trusted 95%
Liverpool close in on a £30m deal for Genk goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans; he is expected to remain in Belgium for the 2026–27 season.
Liverpool close in on a £30m deal for Genk goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans; he is expected to remain in Belgium for the 2026–27 season.
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FFabrizio Romano (reported via Telegram/X reposts / transfer bulletin)
ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Liverpool have made club-to-club contact with Genk over Lucca Brughmans and are assessing whether to sign him now or bring him in from 2027.
Liverpool have made club-to-club contact with Genk over Lucca Brughmans and are assessing whether to sign him now or bring him in from 2027.
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TThe Independent
ConcreteNamed sourceDenialTrusted 75%
Liverpool have agreed a deal in principle with Genk for 18‑year‑old goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans — deal reported in the region of £30m and he may stay at Genk on loan until 2027.
Liverpool have agreed a deal in principle with Genk for 18‑year‑old goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans — deal reported in the region of £30m and he may stay at Genk on loan until 2027.
1d agoRead full article →
LLiverpool.com
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Liverpool are hopeful of concluding a $41m (£30m) move for Genk goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans, with the plan that he could join Liverpool in 2027.
Liverpool are hopeful of concluding a $41m (£30m) move for Genk goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans, with the plan that he could join Liverpool in 2027.
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HHet Nieuwsblad (Belgium)
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Belgian reports: Lucca Brughmans is on his way to Liverpool for around €35m and is reportedly undergoing medical tests.
Belgian reports: Lucca Brughmans is on his way to Liverpool for around €35m and is reportedly undergoing medical tests.
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WWalfoot (French / Belgium)
Mixed 50%
French-language Belgian coverage: Lucca Brughmans en route to Liverpool for a reported €35m, citing transfer specialists and Belgian media.
French-language Belgian coverage: Lucca Brughmans en route to Liverpool for a reported €35m, citing transfer specialists and Belgian media.
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VVoetbalfocus (Dutch/Belgium)
Mixed 50%
Multiple Belgian/Dutch outlets report Liverpool interest and club‑to‑club contact for Lucca Brughmans; reports reference HLN and the ~€35m figure.
Multiple Belgian/Dutch outlets report Liverpool interest and club‑to‑club contact for Lucca Brughmans; reports reference HLN and the ~€35m figure.
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OOpenNieuws (Belgium/Dutch aggregator)
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Belgian/European media: Liverpool have made official club-to-club contact to sign Genk goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans; deal reported as concrete and medical tests were mentioned.
Belgian/European media: Liverpool have made official club-to-club contact to sign Genk goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans; deal reported as concrete and medical tests were mentioned.
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CCircus Daily (Belgian/Dutch sports aggregator)
Mixed 50%
Transfer updates: Liverpool have shown interest in Genk keeper Lucca Brughmans and made contact; citing HLN and transfer insiders.
Transfer updates: Liverpool have shown interest in Genk keeper Lucca Brughmans and made contact; citing HLN and transfer insiders.
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YYahoo Sports (aggregated report)
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Coverage: Liverpool are advancing in a deal to sign Lucca Brughmans from Genk; Belgian journalist Bob Faesen (HLN) is cited as a primary source.
Coverage: Liverpool are advancing in a deal to sign Lucca Brughmans from Genk; Belgian journalist Bob Faesen (HLN) is cited as a primary source.
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GGoal
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 49%
Reports: Liverpool have opened talks / are in contact with Genk to sign 18‑year‑old goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans (transfer could be completed for 2027).
Reports: Liverpool have opened talks / are in contact with Genk to sign 18‑year‑old goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans (transfer could be completed for 2027).
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TThis Is Anfield
Low-trust 33%
Liverpool agree £30m deal for Genk goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans (reports cite Belgian journalist Bob Faesen and transfer specialists).
Liverpool agree £30m deal for Genk goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans (reports cite Belgian journalist Bob Faesen and transfer specialists).
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TThe Mirror
ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 20%
Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Lucca Brughmans from Genk (move contingent on other business)
Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Lucca Brughmans from Genk (move contingent on other business)
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