Liverpool latest: New signing 'out for the season' as Barcola makes major statement on transfer

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Liverpool are still in the market for a new forward this summer and PSG's Bradley Barcola remains a top targetLiverpool's first summer under Andoni Iraola has been a stop-start affair in the transfer market but there are signs the pace of business is about to pick up. As Liverpool continue their pre-season preparations in the United States, the ECHO breaks down the latest goings-on in the transfer market.Ndukwe can't play for LiverpoolHaving already been dealt a blow by Joe Gomez's latest pre-season injury, Liverpool's defensive options have taken yet another hit.

The news also follows Ibrahima Konate's free transfer to Real Madrid as Iraola seeks to reshape Liverpool's backline this summer.Barcola 'won't force PSG exit'Despite the prospect of a Premier League move, France winger Barcola appears unwilling to rock the boat at PSG. It emerged on Sunday the 23-year-old has informed his current employers he has no intention of putting pen to paper on a new deal at the Parc des Princes.That stance seemingly extends beyond this summer, having already rebuffed PSG's most recent approach over fresh contract negotiations.

All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageIt is also claimed Barcola has already rebuffed an approach from Chelsea earlier this summer. That development could equally work in the Reds' favour, potentially suggesting the winger has a particular destination in mind.In some respects, Liverpool can only admire the player's determination if Le Parisien's claims hold true.