Expected window: summer 2027
Mathis Albert to Liverpool FC
Last update: 4 days ago
Evidence score
Mathis Albert is a left winger at Borussia Dortmund whose contract runs to June 2027. Liverpool and Arsenal are interested in signing the American talent, according to Fichajes.net on 30 Oct.
- Independent sources10/40
1 independent source (max 4); 4 other outlets only repeat someone else's reporting
- Source track record10/25
The independent sources have no history yet (assumed 40%)
- Deal stage0/25
Stage: interest
- How recent10/10
Last update 4 days ago
What we know
Mathis Albert is a left winger at Borussia Dortmund whose contract runs to June 2027. Liverpool and Arsenal are interested in signing the American talent, according to Fichajes.net on 30 Oct.
Man City News, citing Bild, reported that Dortmund are relaxed about interest in Albert, with Manchester City leading Arsenal and Liverpool in the race, though no transfer is imminent. DaveOCKOP, also citing Bild, said on 24 Oct that Liverpool are closely monitoring Albert, but Dortmund have no intention to sell and no concrete offer has been made. Yahoo Sports repeated the interest on 22 Oct, noting Liverpool and Arsenal have shown interest but a lower chance than Manchester City. Bild itself, on 21 Oct, added that Liverpool and Arsenal London are watching closely how the youngest US‑player in Bundesliga history develops. The sources agree the clubs are interested, but differ on whether any offer has materialised, with DaveOCKOP stating none yet.
No formal offer has arrived, per DaveOCKOP.
Key findings
- First report: 21 Oct 2026, Bild.
- 1 independent source behind it (Bild); 4 other outlets only repeat earlier reporting.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- 1 report attributes the story to Goal, whose own article is not among the sources.
- No second independent source corroborates it.
- Latest evidence: 4 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bild 21/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Liverpool und Arsenal London schauen ebenfalls ganz genau hin, wie sich der jüngste US-Spieler der Bundesliga-Geschichte entwickelt. Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| Yahoo Sports 22/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Liverpool and Arsenal have shown an interest in signing Albert, although they have a lower chance of signing the 17-year-old then Manchester City. Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Cites Bild |
| Fichajes.net 30/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Liverpool and Arsenal are interested in signing the 17á-old American talent Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Follows Bild (21 Oct) Tier 4 · Speculative report, later than a better-rated outlet saying the same: counted as a repeat, not a new source. |
| Man City News 25/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Dortmund are relaxed about interest in Mathis Albert, with Man City leading Arsenal and Liverpool in the race, though no transfer is imminent. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Bild |
| DaveOCKOP 24/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Liverpool are closely monitoring Mathis Albert, but Dortmund have no intention to sell and no concrete offer has been made. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Bild |
Timeline
- 30 Oct 2026 · Fichajes.netLiverpool and Arsenal are interested in signing the 17á-old American talent
Came after Bild (Tier 2, 21 Oct) reported the same; counted as a repeat, not a new source. Stage: interest
- 25 Oct 2026 · Man City NewsDortmund are relaxed about interest in Mathis Albert, with Man City leading Arsenal and Liverpool in the race, though no transfer is imminent.
Repeats reporting attributed to Bild. Stage: interest
- 24 Oct 2026 · DaveOCKOPLiverpool are closely monitoring Mathis Albert, but Dortmund have no intention to sell and no concrete offer has been made.
Repeats reporting attributed to Bild. Stage: interest
- 22 Oct 2026 · Yahoo SportsLiverpool and Arsenal have shown an interest in signing Albert, although they have a lower chance of signing the 17-year-old then Manchester City.
Repeats reporting attributed to Bild. Stage: interest
- 21 Oct 2026 · BildLiverpool und Arsenal London schauen ebenfalls ganz genau hin, wie sich der jüngste US-Spieler der Bundesliga-Geschichte entwickelt.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
Does Liverpool need him?
Left Winger: the wide players 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 wide players (5)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Barcola | Left Winger | 24 | 30 Jun 2031 |
| Cody Gakpo | Left Winger | 27 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Rio Ngumoha | Left Winger | 18 | 30 Jun 2028 |
| Víctor Muñoz | Left Winger | 23 | 30 Jun 2032 |
| Federico Chiesa | Right Winger | 29 | 30 Jun 2028 |
Recent signings in this position
- Bradley Barcola (Left Winger)2026/27 · from Paris Saint-Germain · €125.00m
- Víctor Muñoz (Left Winger)2026/27 · from CA Osasuna · €40.00m
- Rio Ngumoha (Left Winger)2025/26 · from Liverpool FC U18 · fee undisclosed
- Ben Gannon-Doak (Right Winger)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Middlesbrough FC
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 21 Oct 2026
- Latest report
- 30 Oct 2026 (3 days ago)
- Transfer window
- summer 2027: shuts in 302 days
The window the reports point to. If the move has not happened 10 days after it shuts, the dossier closes as not done.
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2027
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
Under a year left: the selling club risks losing him for free next summer, which usually lowers the price.
Also linked with
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Player profile
- Full name
- Mathis Albert
- Age
- 17