Liverpool are in the final phase of negotiations with K.R.C. Genk for the transfer of goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans. The 18-year-old Belgian would move to Anfield for a base fee of 33 million euros, with up to 2 million more in add-ons, Voetbal International reported this week.
Brughmans is the first-choice keeper for Genk this season, with the club currently seventh in the Jupiler Pro League with 7 points from 4 games. The Limburgers have scored 12 goals and conceded 8, a goal difference of +4. They trail leaders Charleroi by five points. The upcoming away match against RSC Anderlecht on September 6th is a key test, which you can find on our fixtures page.
What does the transfer structure look like?
The agreement between Liverpool and K.R.C. Genk for Lucca Brughmans includes a fixed sum of 33 million euros. On top of that, there are agreed bonuses that could increase the total fee by another 2 million euros. Reports indicate the young keeper would be signed this summer but spend the 2026/27 season in Belgium to guarantee playing time.
His move to Liverpool is conditional on the departure of Georgian goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili. Only if he leaves before the transfer window closes will Brughmans make the switch. Liverpool have a firm number one in Alisson Becker, so the club is primarily seeking backup. The English club is also monitoring Vitezslav Jaros, who was on loan at Ajax last season.
What is Lucca Brughmans's background?
Lucca Brughmans is a youth international for Belgium and came through the PSV academy from 2019 to 2022. Last season he played eleven matches at the top level in Belgium. This season he has firmly taken the starting goalkeeper spot at Genk and kept a clean sheet last weekend in a 4-0 win over SK Beveren.
His development is being closely watched and the substantial transfer fee highlights the confidence Liverpool have in his potential. The full statistics for the Genk squad can be followed on our stats page.
Which other young player is heading to Liverpool?
Alongside the interest in Brughmans, Liverpool have also secured another young talent. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, 18-year-old striker Djylian N'Guessan is on his way to the English club. "dat ook Djylian N'Guessan op weg is naar Liverpool," Romano said. N'Guessan is moving from Saint-Étienne, where he will finish the season, and will join Liverpool in mid-2027.
This double investment in youth fits a broader strategy for the English top club. It shows that Genk remains an attractive supplier of talent for the biggest leagues. The current K.R.C. Genk squad can always be viewed in our squad overview.
What does this mean for K.R.C. Genk?
The potential sale of Brughmans for a significant fee provides K.R.C. Genk with financial leverage. The club sits mid-table in the Jupiler Pro League with 7 points from 4 games, but boasts a positive goal difference. The proceeds can be reinvested in strengthening the squad, which is needed to close the five-point gap to leaders Charleroi.
The departure of a first-choice keeper mid-season is a sporting challenge, but the club has time to find a replacement as Brughmans will see out the season. The focus now shifts to the important away match against Anderlecht, a direct rival in the standings.
