The Reds are set to sanction three departures this week, with Koumas, Scanlon, and Figueroa heading out to secure regular first-team minutes.
Lewis Koumas is on the verge of joining Hull City on a straight loan until the end of the season. Following the early termination of his spell at Birmingham City, Liverpool acted quickly to find a more competitive environment for the 20-year-old Welsh international. Koumas is scheduled to undergo medical exams this Wednesday (28) before officially joining the Tigers’ promotion push in the Championship.
Why Hull City?
Liverpool’s decision-makers, including Arne Slot and the recruitment team, believe Hull City offers the high-intensity environment Koumas needs.
- The Goal: Consistent starts. At Birmingham, Koumas only started 9 out of 25 games.
- The Stage: Hull is currently 4th in the Championship, meaning Koumas will be playing “high-stakes” football every week.
The “Loan Army” Expands: Scanlon and Figueroa
Koumas isn’t the only youngster moving. Liverpool are working on at least two other deals:
- Calum Scanlon (20): The promising left-back is the subject of intense interest from Cardiff City. The Bluebirds are reportedly leading the race to sign Scanlon on loan to bolster their League One title charge.
- Keyrol Figueroa (19): In a “protect and develop” move, Liverpool are preparing a contract renewal for the American-Honduran striker before sending him on his first professional loan. League One and League Two clubs are monitoring the situation, with FC Porto also reportedly keeping an eye on his long-term availability.
Strategic Impact: These moves show Liverpool’s commitment to the “Stoke/Hull pathway”—placing players in the Championship or top of League One to test their physical and tactical resilience before they are considered for the first team in 2026/27.
Ronald Mike is a football writer covering the English Premier League, providing match analysis, tactical insight, and coverage of key rivalries and title races across the season.
