Liverpool's Lewis Koumas Joins Birmingham City on Season-Long Loan

Liverpool has agreed to loan young forward Lewis Koumas to Championship club Birmingham City for the 2025/26 season, with no purchase option included, signaling their intention for him to return to Liverpool next summer for further assessment. Koumas, a 19-year-old Wales international, previously spent last season on loan at Stoke City, making 49 appearances and contributing six goals and three assists despite managerial instability. Having been part of Liverpool's academy since under-11 level and making his first-team debut in an FA Cup match in February 2024, Koumas was involved in preseason with Liverpool's first team but was primarily with the U21s before the loan move. Birmingham City, backed by new American ownership and aiming for promotion, will offer Koumas a more stable environment to continue his development. Liverpool continues to manage several academy players on loan and potential transfers ahead of the September 1 deadline but has yet to finalize deals for other young talents like James McConnell and Kaide Gordon. The club remains focused on monitoring Koumas' progress to determine his readiness for senior squad inclusion in the future.