Liverpool forward set for showdown talks over future

Liverpool are in a tricky situation over Keyrol Figueroa.

The United States under-20 international has developed into one of their best academy stars this season.

But he is only under contract until summer 2026. Unless the son of Maynor Figueroa signs a new deal then he will be leaving on a free.

This season he has scored 11 goals at Premier League 2 level - being rewarded with a call-up to the seniors for an EFL Cup tie against Crystal Palace in autumn.

Keyrol Figueroa: Situation summary

Keyrol Figueroa is regarded as one of the most natural finishers in Liverpool’s academy, leading the U21 attack and scoring consistently in Premier League 2 and youth competitions.

He profiles as a penalty‑box striker with sharp movement and instinctive one‑touch finishing, while staff still see room for growth in his all‑round link play and physical duel work before he can realistically push for senior minutes under Arne Slot.

Figueroa has been involved around the first‑team group and made at least one senior matchday squad, which underlines that he is firmly on the club’s long‑term radar.

He signed his first professional contract in May 2024, with his current deal running to June 2026.

Liverpool opened talks over an extension in early 2026, with multiple reports suggesting an offer on the table and the club keen to secure him before considering a first senior loan for 2026–27.

Porto and PSV Eindhoven have both shown strong interest, exploring loan‑with‑option and longer‑term scenarios.

From Liverpool’s perspective the plan is clear: agree a new contract, then send him out to play regular senior football and reassess his pathway; if no agreement is reached, there is a real risk he departs as a free agent in 2026.

Honduras want Figueroa to switch allegiance

In the meantime there is his international future to sort out. Figueroa was born in Honduras and spent time in the UK and the USA as a youth owing to his father’s Premier League and MLS stints.

But Honduras have got big plans for Figueroa to switch allegiance. Talks are planned with the youngster during the next international window - when a delegation from Honduras will be in Europe for an international friendly versus Peru.

“Francis Hernández, sporting director of the Honduran Football Federation (FFH), will take advantage of his trip to Spain for the friendly match against Peru on March 31 to meet with several young players with dual nationality, eligible to play for Honduras, including Keyrol Figueroa,” a report reads on Futbol Centro America.

“Hernández will present the project to them in person and speak with their parents. Several of these players are currently in Spain, representing Spain at the youth level.”

Given Figueroa senior’s allegiance - over 180 caps for Honduras - there could be a real chance Keyrol switches.

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