Liverpool forward Lewis Koumas could leave the club permanently this summer, with as many as eight clubs interested in signing him.
The Welshman spent the 2024/25 season on loan at Championship side Stoke, making a positive impression there.
Koumas ended the campaign with 43 appearances out of a possible 46 in the league, playing 2,861 minutes and scoring six goals in total, prior to returning to Liverpool.
According to the Liverpool Echo‘s Ian Doyle, the 19-year-old is a target for Sevilla, having been the “subject of an inquiry” from La Liga side.
Meanwhile, Championship quintet Norwich, Sheffield United, Hull City, Preston and Oxford are all mentioned as suitors for Koumas.
The same applies to wealthy newly-promoted pair Birmingham City and Wrexham, with a loan or permanent exit from Liverpool possible this summer.
Time for Koumas to leave Liverpool permanently?
This arguably feels like the right time for Koumas to depart Anfield for good, in order to kick on in his career.
The six-cap Wales international could admittedly go out on loan again, given his age, but settling at a new club wouldn’t be a bad thing.
While Koumas’ versatility allows him to shine on either flank, Liverpool’s options there are so strong already, and it is hard to see him being an option under Arne Slot.
Even 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha feels higher up the pecking order than him now, following a vibrant performance against Yokohama FC on Wednesday.
A move to Sevilla would be an interesting choice for Koumas’ development, going down the Tyler Morton route of testing himself abroad, with the midfielder set to join Lyon.
It would be a big surprise if Koumas didn’t leave at all, with his progress almost certain to be stunted if he stays put.
He only signed a new long-term deal with Liverpool last summer, so the Reds aren’t at risk of losing him on the cheap in the near future, so there is no rush to sell him.
Ultimately, Koumas has to decide what is best for him moving forward, as he looks to enjoy the best career possible.