Jeremy Jacquet hint signals potential £155m Liverpool double swoop for Barcola and Mbaye
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Liverpool’s summer transfer window has been quiet but it's starting to gather some pace which is already delivered plenty of hints as the speculation for incomings has started to really heat up in the last few days.When the Champions League winning duo Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye were both left out of Paris Saint-Germain’s squad for Sunday’s French Super Cup clash against Lens, the writing appeared to be on the wall. With Luis Enrique bringing in three new forwards this summer Maghnes Akliouche, Ferran Torres, and Mika Godts PSG’s overhaul is clearly opening the door for departures.Now, Liverpool fans have spotted what might be the clearest hint yet that a blockbuster £155m double deal is gathering pace.The Instagram like that set Reds Twitter a blazeTransfer season in the modern era means eagle-eyed supporters are watching player social media activity.
The French defender’s subtle endorsement, saw fans viewing it as a massive nod toward an imminent arrival. 📲🚨 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔 - Jeremy Jacquet approves of Liverpool trying to sign both Mbaye and Barcola! pic.twitter.com/aGDPdjgUfY— LFC Transfer Room (@LFCTransferRoom) August 17, 2026Reflecting on the growing contingent of French-speaking talent arriving at the club following recent departures like Ibrahima Konate, one supporter quipped: "Ibou’s parting gift was making us a popular club for French players."While a social media like is hardly a signed contract, it adds plenty of fuel to a fire that is already burning hot.Addressing the wing void after major departuresLiverpool’s priority entering the summer window was clear: a complete overhaul in the wide positions. With the defense banked alongside early attacking arrival Victor Munoz, all eyes are now focused on securing top-tier talent for the flanks.Barcola and Mbaye represent the ultimate dynamic duo to reshape Liverpool's attack for the next generation:Bradley Barcola: The PSG forward has a long-stated interest in moving to Anfield.
The teenager is slated to battle young prospect Rio Ngumoha for regular starts on the right wing.One of the most reliable French journalists covering transfer news has already confirmed an "agreement" is in place, claiming Liverpool are closing in on the £155m double swoop.With Barcola's desire to join Liverpool well-known, the assumption remains that the fine print between the two clubs is the final hurdle. Mbaye is viewed as a player with sky-high potential who could follow directly in the footsteps of Sadio Mane, developing from a raw talent into a world-class match-winner.If Jacquet's Instagram activity is anything to go by, the dressing room is already prepared to welcome the Paris duo with open arms.