Liverpool agree initial €5m fee for Saint-Etienne winger N’Guessan

Liverpool have reached an initial fee agreement with Saint-Etienne for winger Djylian N’Guessan, with the deal understood to be worth about €5 million. The story comes from James Pearce, who reported on Monday that the France Under-20 international is set to remain in France for this season before moving to Anfield next summer.

An agreement on an initial fee signals clear progress between the clubs but falls short of a completed transfer. The reporting indicates the move would be finalised on a deferred basis, with N’Guessan staying put for the current campaign before linking up with Liverpool ahead of next season.

Neither club has announced the deal, and details such as any potential add-ons, contract length or the timing of a medical are not specified in the report.

A deferred arrangement of this type would allow Liverpool to secure a young prospect while he continues his development in familiar surroundings. It also suggests the recruitment plan envisages his arrival as part of next summer’s intake rather than an immediate addition to Jürgen Klopp’s options.

N’Guessan, a youth international with France, is currently on the books at Saint-Etienne. The fee is described as an initial figure, which means the final value could vary once the full terms are settled.