The Championship club are reportedly setting their sights on Liverpool’s talented young attacker Lewis Koumas as they look to bolster their attacking options for the 2025-26 Championship season. The 19-year-old Welsh international, who impressed during a loan spell at Stoke City last season, has emerged as a prime target for the Tigers, according to Anfield Watch. However, financial constraints and competition from other clubs could complicate the potential deal.
A Promising Talent
Lewis Koumas, son of former Welsh international Jason Koumas, has been making waves in Liverpool’s academy since joining from Tranmere Rovers as a youth player. Known for his versatility, pace, and flair, Koumas can operate as a winger or striker, bringing dynamism to the attacking third. His senior debut for Liverpool in the 2024 FA Cup against Southampton showcased his potential, where he scored in a 3-0 victory, marking a memorable moment in his young career.
Just wait for the dummy from Wouter Burger for Lewis Koumas' second goal for @stokecity 🤩#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/j2LwbrMToZ
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) February 8, 2025
Loan spell at Stoke City
He joined Stoke City on a season-long loan in the summer of 2024, following an impressive breakthrough moment with Liverpool’s first team. His senior debut for the Reds in the 2024 FA Cup against Southampton, where he scored in a 3-0 win, signaled his readiness for regular senior football. With limited opportunities for consistent minutes at Anfield due to Liverpool’s stacked attacking roster, a loan to the Championship was seen as the ideal step for his development.Stoke City, under manager Steven Schumacher, were aiming to push for a playoff spot in the 2024-25 Championship season after finishing mid-table the previous year. Koumas was viewed as a dynamic addition to their attacking unit, capable of playing as a winger or striker, bringing pace, creativity, and goal-scoring potential.
How did his loan spell go?
During his time at Stoke City, Koumas made 49 appearances across all competitions, a testament to his ability to earn regular playing time in a competitive second-tier side. Primarily deployed on the wing, he scored six goals and provided three assists, contributing a total of nine direct goal involvements. In the Championship specifically, he recorded five goal contributions (goals and assists) across 43 league appearances.
