{
  "id": 9509836,
  "title": "Liverpool agree genius deal to sign next Roberto Firmino",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/liverpool-agree-genius-deal-to-sign-next-roberto-firmino",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T07:10:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/liverpool-agree-genius-deal-sign-071000221.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Liverpool have agreed a significant deal to sign N Guessan, a player who bears a striking resemblance to the former Brazilian star Roberto Firmino. Known for his selflessness and tireless work ethic, N Guessan has been impressing on loan at Brest from Saint Etienne, where he has slowly earned minutes off the bench for the first team. During his debut against Paris Saint Germain, he showed flashes of brilliance, including a near overhead kick goal in the final minutes. In his second game against Auxerre, N Guessan was given more playing time, where he demonstrated his powerful pressing skills, winning three out of six duels and two tackles, along with two recoveries. His ability to maintain high levels of energy and effectively link up with teammates mirrors Firmino's playing style. With Florian Wirtz struggling to connect games and Lewis Koumas emerging as a positive influence, Liverpool sees Guessan as a potential replacement in the no.10 role, working alongside Alexander Isak, Bradley Barcola, and even Hugo Ekitice upon his return from injury.",
  "summary": "The Reds have agreed to sign a player who can follow in the footsteps of their former Brazilian. Roberto Firmino remains one of the most underappreciated club icons of recent memory.The Brazilian neve...",
  "key_points": [
    "Liverpool signs N Guessan, Firmino-like player",
    "Guessan impresses on loan at Brest from Saint Etienne",
    "Liverpool views Guessan as no.10 replacement"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Liverpool's signing of N Guessan suggests a shift in their attacking strategy, potentially solidifying their lineup with a player whose work ethic and linking style mirror Roberto Firmino's influence.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "The next Fabinho is here and he can save Liverpool",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/the-next-fabinho-is-here-and-he-can-save-liverpool",
        "published": "2026-09-24T07:40:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}