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It hasn’t been a good time for most of Liverpool’s loan army this season, with several promising youngsters enduring frustrating spells away from Anfield.
James McConnell’s season-long loan at Ajax has been particularly disappointing. The 21-year-old midfielder has managed just seven appearances and 219 minutes since his August move, with his playing time evaporating after John Heitinga’s dismissal as coach. McConnell hasn’t featured since early November and has already returned to Liverpool
Harvey Elliott’s situation at Aston Villa has proven even more problematic. The 22-year-old attacking midfielder has been frozen out by Unai Emery after just five appearances, with Villa deliberately avoiding triggering a £35 million permanent transfer clause. Elliott now finds himself trapped and unable to join another European club this season.
Now, Lewis Koumas finds himself in similarly troubled waters at Birmingham City. The 20-year-old Welsh international has struggled for game time under Chris Davies, making just five Championship starts and accumulating fewer than 700 minutes all season. After an impressive 49-appearance campaign at Stoke City last term where he scored six goals, Koumas expected regular football in the second tier.
Instead, he’s been relegated to the bench. While he scored his first Birmingham goal against Coventry in January, his future remains uncertain. But there could be a saving grace for the highly-rated forward. Ian Doyle of the Liverpool Echo has reported that Hull City would be keen on taking Koumas on loan for the rest of the season should his City loan end prematurely this winter window.
With Birmingham signing Ibrahim Osman on loan and already at their loan player limit, Koumas’ return to Liverpool appears increasingly likely. Hull City are likewise in the Championship and are pushing for promotion under manager Sergej Jakirović.
Championship side Hull City have emerged as strong contenders to sign #LFC attacker Lewis Koumas for the rest of the season should his loan spell at Birmingham City be ended early 🔴
— Ian Doyle (@IanDoyleSport) January 26, 2026
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