Liverpool can complete five transfers this week after fresh Barcola and Mbaye developments
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Liverpool have long been keen on PSG stars Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye but a move for Brighton's Yankuba Minteh has been launched, with multiple bids rejected. Liverpool's persistent chase of Barcola is expected to prove successful, according to BBC Sport.The left-sided winger has been a key target for the Reds throughout the summer window.
The BBC indicate that it is very likely that an agreement between PSG and Liverpool will be reached before the transfer window closes.Feran Torres and Mika Godts have joined French forward Maghnes Akliouche as new attacking additions at PSG this summer, making Barcola's exit seemingly inevitable.He has also been excluded from Luis Enrique's PSG squad for recent matches, as his future remains unclear.It has been reported the next official written bid will be the one to secure the deal, with a sum of between £111million and £128m expected to finalise matters.Ibrahim Mbaye and Bradley Barcola are both liked by Liverpool (Image: Getty)Yankuba MintehLiverpool had an initial £50m offer for Brighton winger Minteh turned down last week. Meanwhile, Fabrizio Romano claims Minteh has agreed personal terms with Liverpool and the player is waiting on Brighton and Liverpool to agree on a fee.Ibrahim MbayeDiscussion surrounding Liverpool's pursuit of Mbaye has somewhat cooled in recent weeks.
The Senegal winger, like team-mate Barcola, has also been omitted from PSG's recent matchday squads as speculation over his future persists.According to L'Equipe, Mbaye is thought to have turned his attention elsewhere as the drawn-out transfer saga with Liverpool rumbles on. Tottenham Hotspur are still keen on Gakpo, though his future may well depend on whether Liverpool conclude deals for Barcola and Minteh.Gakpo remains on Spurs' radar this summer, despite the north London club closing in on a double swoop for Man City's Omar Marmoush and Savinho.The Athletic's Ornstein added that, while Iraola is content to retain the Liverpool striker, Gakpo will leave Anfield this summer should the Reds secure a deal for another winger.Federico ChiesaUncertainty has surrounded Federico Chiesa's future at Anfield for quite some time.