Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionThis Is AnfieldUnverified source· 4 Sept 2026
Liverpool beat Real Madrid to Lucca Brughmans in world-record deal
Liverpool reportedly smashed a world record to land teenage talent Lucca Brughmans ahead of Real Madrid.
Player
Lucca Brughmans
Current club
Not specified
Linked club
Liverpool
Reported fee
World-record (amount not specified)
What happened. Liverpool have reportedly agreed a world-record deal to sign Lucca Brughmans, beating Real Madrid to the teenager's signature.
- The deal is said to be a world record for a player of his age.
- Real Madrid were also keen but Liverpool won the race.
- No official confirmation yet from either club.
If confirmed, Brughmans would be a major coup for Liverpool's youth setup.
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