Liverpool have initiated official club-to-club negotiations with Genk regarding a prospective swoop for teenage prodigy Lucca Brughmans. The towering shot-stopper has rapidly emerged on the radar of manager [Andoni Iraola](https://readliverpoolfc.com/news/champions-league-opponents-two-rematches-confirmed-liverpool/) as Anfield chiefs draw up proactive contingencies across their senior squad.
Premier League Rival Targets Giorgi Mamardashvili
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This recruitment push coincides with intense interest from Nottingham Forest, who are actively seeking to recruit Giorgi Mamardashvili. Although the Georgian arrived on Merseyside with high expectations to eventually succeed Alisson Becker, uncertain squad hierarchy dynamics have accelerated plans across potential Liverpool Transfers.
Mamardashvili has failed to bring the excitement of Liverpool fans, who has looked a little bit shaky whenever he has been given the opportunity in goal.
Two Insiders Confirm Talks 6ft 7in
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Reporters Sacha Tavolieri and Fabrizio Romano both verified the formal contact between the respective clubs this week. As two insiders confirm talks 6ft 7in Belgian talent Brughmans is being evaluated for either an immediate arrival or a deferred switch leading into 2027.
Any move would be for the long term as Alisson still is the holder of the number one jersey for the time being.
Evaluating Genk Starlet For Future Success
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The 18-year-old prospect has already registered six clean sheets across 15 senior appearances in Belgium, also turning heads at Bayern Munich. Completing a deal would deliver a dominant, long-term foundation to reinforce the first-team framework against rival interest.