Liverpool star attracts interest from Championship sides after impressing during loan spell with Stoke City

Liverpool striker Lewis Koumas is attracting inquiries from Championship sides Sheffield United and West Bromwich Albion.

The 19-year-old has impressed while on loan at Stoke City, where he plays regularly, making 29 appearances so far this season and scoring four goals in the process.

Despite Stoke struggling to stay clear of the relegation spots and recently changing manager, appointing Mark Robins last week, Liverpool remain happy with their progress and the experience they are gaining.

Koumas has also progressed in his international career and Wales continue to recognize his development and have awarded him five caps since the summer.

Promotion-chasing teams have also closely monitored his form this season.

Sheffield United are long-time admirers, while West Brom, where his father Jason played, and Watford look at Koumas as a striker who could give them an extra advantage in the crucial second half of the season.

Lewis Koumas (right) receives inquiries from Championship teams in the January window

The youngster signed a new long-term contract at the Anfield club before leaving on loan

Koumas scored in his only senior appearance for Liverpool in a 3-0 Carabao Cup victory.

However, Stoke will be hopeful they can keep him as they look to make their own late charge up the table.

Koumas scored in his only senior appearance for Liverpool, in the 3-0 win over Southampton in the 2024 Carabao Cup.

Koumas joined the Reds from Tranmere as an under-11 player, much to the frustration of the local League Two club, and worked his way into the fringes of the first team last year, taking the pre-season tour and making his debut. .

In August last year he signed a new long-term contract with the Reds after impressing the previous season.

His team, Stoke City, will be next in action on Saturday in the FA Cup third round against Championship side Sunderland.