Liverpool could see more academy departures before the transfer window closes, following Ben Doak’s sale to Bournemouth on Monday.
As is typical late in the summer window, young players with limited first-team prospects often attract loan interest, and that’s now the case with several Liverpool youngsters.
Loan exits under consideration for three Liverpool prospects
According to James Pearce in The Athletic’s latest Transfer DealSheet, Liverpool are weighing up loan offers for Lewis Koumas, James McConnell, and Kaide Gordon.
Koumas has drawn attention from Championship sides Sheffield United, Hull City, Wrexham, and Preston North End, with some clubs reportedly considering a permanent move earlier in the summer.
McConnell has interest from West Brom, Oxford United, Hull, and Austrian side Sturm Graz, while Gordon is being monitored by Swansea City and Derby County.
Young trio need regular minutes away from Anfield
None of the three featured in Liverpool U21s’ Premier League 2 opener against Leicester, although McConnell has been with the first team while recovering from an ankle issue.
Despite the departure of several forwards — including Jota (injury), Diaz, Nunez, and Doak — it still seems unlikely that either Koumas or Gordon will break into Arne Slot’s senior setup this season. A loan move appears essential for both to gain consistent minutes.
Koumas had a decent spell at Stoke last season, making 49 appearances and scoring six goals — a return that, while modest, could earn him another shot in the Championship.
Gordon, meanwhile, had frustrating loan spells at Norwich and Portsmouth in 2024/25, totaling just 372 minutes. He’ll be hoping for a fresh start and more consistent opportunities this time around.
McConnell faces tough competition in Liverpool’s crowded midfield and may benefit from a stint abroad — with Sturm Graz an intriguing option, especially if they qualify for the Champions League by beating Bodo/Glimt in their upcoming play-off.
If all three are loaned out in the coming weeks, Liverpool will be hoping they find clubs where they can develop further and, ideally, return ready to push for first-team roles under Slot.
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