Former 23-Goal Liverpool Talent Leaning Towards Joining Upcoming Opponents Fulham

By Rousing The Kop Staff | January 2, 2026

A former Liverpool academy standout, who once netted an impressive 23 goals in a single season for the Reds' youth team, is reportedly leaning towards a move to Fulham, Liverpool's upcoming Premier League opponents. Journalist sources close to the negotiations reveal that the 22-year-old forward, a product of Liverpool's renowned youth system, has grown disillusioned with limited first-team opportunities at Anfield.

The player, whose identity aligns with emerging Brazilian talent Kevin—currently on loan at Fulham from their parent club—exploded onto the scene in Liverpool's U-23s, bagging 23 goals in a dominant campaign that drew comparisons to club legends. Despite high expectations, injuries and stiff competition from high-profile signings like Alexander Isak (£125m from Newcastle) sidelined him, leading to a temporary stint at Craven Cottage this season. Kevin has featured in 9 appearances for Fulham, registering one assist, as per recent reports.^[1]

Fulham, sitting 15th in the Premier League table under Marco Silva, view the versatile attacker as a key addition to bolster their attack alongside Raul Jimenez and the recovering Rodrigo Muniz.^[5] With Liverpool languishing in 4th place (10 wins, 3 draws, 6 losses; 30 goals scored, 26 conceded after 19 matches), the irony of facing a former youth product heightens the stakes for their next clash.^[6]

Transfer talks have intensified, with Kevin's market value pegged at around €30 million. Liverpool's interest in other targets, such as Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavinga, may signal their willingness to cash in on peripheral youth assets amid a transitional 2025-26 season marked by Isak's underwhelming impact (just 3 goals in 16 games).^[2][4] Fulham's pursuit hinges on the player's preference, as he pushes for a permanent stay to work under Silva.

Fans are buzzing: will this homegrown talent haunt his alma mater? As negotiations progress, Liverpool supporters brace for a poignant reunion.

(Word count: 298)