Lucas Pirard is being considered by Standard Liège as a potential backup goalkeeper to Matthieu Epolo. With his contract at KV Kortrijk set to expire in June, Pirard presents an appealing option for Standard since he could join without a transfer fee. Having been part of Standard from 2009 to 2016, the 29-year-old has recently played for KV Kortrijk following Tom Vandenberghe's move to AA Gent and an injury to Patrik Gunnarsson, although his primary role has been as the third-choice goalkeeper. Given Standard's financial limitations, Pirard is viewed as a feasible free transfer option to rejoin his former club, where he was trained and played for seven years. This transfer would position him as the backup to Epolo in the upcoming season, fitting Standard's plan to bolster their squad for the future.