Overview
- This week Liverpool intensified talks with Paris Saint‑Germain over Bradley Barcola, submitting offers that media reports place between about €115m and €135m as negotiations continue daily.
- Multiple outlets say Fabrice Hawkins has reported Ibrahim Mbaye has agreed personal terms on a five‑year contract with Liverpool, but The Athletic and club sources have disputed that claim so no club confirmations have been published.
- Journalist Fabrizio Romano says Liverpool are pushing to sign Barcola 'as soon as possible' while also downplaying the likelihood of a confirmed double signing for both PSG wingers at this stage.
- PSG have been reported to have frozen Barcola and Mbaye out of match squads while the club-to-club talks proceed, and Liverpool are pursuing linked sales of Curtis Jones and potentially Cody Gakpo to help fund any arrivals.
- With the English window closing on September 1, the remaining days increase pressure on both sides to bridge a valuation gap and decide whether Liverpool will pay near-record fees or pursue alternative targets.