Liverpool’s summer business has been busy with new arrivals, but it’s the exits that continue to raise eyebrows.

The latest involves forward Lewis Koumas, who has left Anfield for a season-long loan move to Birmingham City.

The 19-year-old had been part of Arne Slot’s preseason squad but found himself pushed back into the U21’s once the campaign began.

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That apparent signal from the club made clear that another loan was the best route for his development.

With interest from several clubs, including Norwich, Wrexham, and even Sevilla, Koumas chose Birmingham — and for one key reason: the manager wanted him.

Speaking after the deal, the Wales international said: “There was lots of interest but just how big of a club this is, how passionate the fans are, the project that I’ve heard about and after speaking to the gaffer, there was no other way about it – I was coming to Birmingham.”

For Koumas, it’s not just about game time.

It’s about trust.

His steady rise also earned him a senior cap for Wales earlier this year.

Now, the forward moves to Birmingham with promotion hopes on the line.