Expected window: January 2027
Lucas Da Cunha to Liverpool FC
Last update: 33 days ago
Evidence score
Liverpool and Chelsea are monitoring Lucas Da Cunha, according to TEAMtalk and a griffins.luga post, with Chelsea described as the most attentive suitor. His contract at Como runs to 2031.
- Independent sources20/40
2 independent sources (max 4); 1 other outlet only repeats someone else's reporting
- Source track record14/25
55% estimated accuracy (5 past cases, small samples are pulled towards 40%)
- Deal stage0/25
Stage: interest
- How recent5/10
Last update 33 days ago
What we know
Liverpool and Chelsea are monitoring Lucas Da Cunha, according to TEAMtalk and a griffins.luga post, with Chelsea described as the most attentive suitor. His contract at Como runs to 2031.
TEAMtalk reported on 30 Sept that Liverpool are among several clubs tracking the midfielder, putting Chelsea as the clear frontrunner. Sports Mole echoed the claim on 1 Oct, citing that report and adding Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth to the list of admirers.
Key findings
- First report: 30 Sept 2026, TEAMtalk.
- 2 independent sources behind it (griffins.luga, TEAMtalk); 1 other outlet only repeats earlier reporting.
- Best-rated independent source: TEAMtalk.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- No source denies the move.
- Latest evidence: 33 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEAMtalk 30/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Liverpool is among several clubs monitoring Da Cunha, though Chelsea are most attentive. Stage: interest | 5 of 5 cases · 100% | Original source |
| griffins.luga | Tier 4 · Speculative | Liverpool are watching Lucas Da Cunha after his new contract at Como. Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| Sports Mole 01/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Alongside Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth, Lucas Da Cunha is of particular interest to Chelsea and Liverpool. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites TEAMtalk |
Timeline
- 01 Oct 2026 · Sports MoleAlongside Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth, Lucas Da Cunha is of particular interest to Chelsea and Liverpool.
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest
- 30 Sept 2026 · TEAMtalkLiverpool is among several clubs monitoring Da Cunha, though Chelsea are most attentive.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- Date unknown · griffins.lugaLiverpool are watching Lucas Da Cunha after his new contract at Como.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
Does Liverpool need him?
Central Midfield: the central midfielders Liverpool already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current central midfielders (5, 1 with a year or less left)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Gravenberch | Defensive Midfield | 24 | 30 Jun 2032 |
| Alexis Mac Allister | Central Midfield | 27 | 30 Jun 2028 |
| Trey Nyoni | Central Midfield | 19 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Wataru Endo | Defensive Midfield | 33 | 30 Jun 2027 |
| James McConnell | Central Midfield | 22 | 30 Jun 2030 |
Recent signings in this position
- James McConnell (Central Midfield)2026/27 · from Liverpool FC U21 · fee undisclosed
- Trey Nyoni (Central Midfield)2025/26 · from Liverpool FC U21 · fee undisclosed
- Stefan Bajčetić (Defensive Midfield)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at UD Las Palmas
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 30 Sept 2026
- Latest report
- 01 Oct 2026 (32 days ago)
- Transfer window
- January 2027: shuts in 91 days
The window the reports point to. If the move has not happened 10 days after it shuts, the dossier closes as not done.
No new reporting for over three weeks: the story is going cold.
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2031
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
Also linked with
Score over time
Player profile
- Full name
- Lucas Da Cunha
- Age
- 25
- Agent
- CAA Base Ltd