Liverpool are in advanced talks to sign Genk goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans in a deal worth about £30 million, with the highly rated Belgian teenager viewed as a long-term addition to the club’s goalkeeping department. ([skysports.com](https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/11095/13025501/liverpool-transfer-news-rumours-and-gossip-live-updates-and-latest-on-deals-signings-loans-and-contracts))
The 18-year-old has emerged as a late target for the Reds, who have reportedly reached a verbal agreement with the Belgian side over the transfer. Brughmans is expected to undergo a medical before the deadline, although the proposed move is currently understood to be for 2027 rather than an immediate arrival. ([thisisanfield.com](https://www.thisisanfield.com/2026/08/liverpool-agree-30m-deal-genk-goalkeeper-lucca-brughmans/?utm_source=openai))
Brughmans has established himself as Genk’s first-choice goalkeeper despite his age and stands at around 2.00 metres tall. He has also represented Belgium at Under-19 level and has made four league appearances so far this season. ([goal.com](https://www.goal.com/en/news/allegedly-also-on-bayern-munich-s-radar-liverpool-are-reportedly-looking-to-sign-a-new-goalkeeper/bltd52e273c53d84713?utm_source=openai))
The agreement could include Brughmans remaining at Genk on loan for the rest of the campaign, allowing him to continue gaining regular first-team experience before linking up with Liverpool. Personal terms are yet to be finalised, but reports indicate they are not expected to prevent the transfer from being completed. ([thisisanfield.com](https://www.thisisanfield.com/2026/08/liverpool-agree-30m-deal-genk-goalkeeper-lucca-brughmans/?utm_source=openai))
Liverpool’s interest has developed alongside uncertainty over the future of Giorgi Mamardashvili. Nottingham Forest have made an approach for the Georgia international, and Brughmans is being considered as a possible replacement should Mamardashvili leave Anfield. ([thisisanfield.com](https://www.thisisanfield.com/2026/08/liverpool-open-talks-to-sign-lucca-brughmans/?utm_source=openai))
Alisson remains Liverpool’s first-choice goalkeeper, while Freddie Woodman and Vitezslav Jaros are also part of the club’s senior options. Brughmans’ potential arrival would underline the Reds’ intention to plan for the position’s longer-term future.
