Liverpool announce exciting transfer days after window shut as Iraola gets new striker

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09:34, Fri, Sep 4, 2026 Updated: 10:33, Fri, Sep 4, 2026 Liverpool have announced a new signing (Image: Getty)Liverpool have announced the signing of a new striker days after the summer 2026 transfer deadline passed. Read our Privacy PolicyThe man in question is Djylian N'Guessan, who has been unveiled as a new Liverpool player following a move from French side Saint-Etienne.

An announcement from the six-time European champions read: "We have agreed a deal to sign Djylian N'Guessan from Saint-Etienne, with the French forward set to officially join the club on a permanent transfer in January. He underwent a medical with Liverpool earlier this week, and his loan move to Brest was announced by the French side before the deadline shut.It's believed a delay in the announcement came because of Premier League rules on clubs loaning players to overseas teams, and given Liverpool's quota was full, a workaround was needed before they could proceed.We have agreed a deal to sign Djylian N'Guessan from Saint-Etienne, with the French forward set to officially join the club on a permanent transfer in January ??????The 18-year-old will now spend the rest of the 2026-27 season on loan at Ligue 1 side Stade Brestois ℹ️ pic.twitter.com/MoXVl2oCxb— Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 4, 2026As far as this summer's business goes, Liverpool will be looking to give new signing Barcola his debut when they face Ipswich Town at Portman Road.

I think he has come also with the right mentality.Adding: "I’ve liked from him that he wanted Liverpool a lot. Being the player that he is and the things that he has won recently, I think he has come also with the willingness to help us.