Liverpool news as Bradley Barcola teammate emerges as option amid Cody Gakpo transfer theory
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLiverpool is continuing to be linked with a move for PSG forward Bradley Barcola, who is open to joining the Reds this summer as PSG hold out for £140mBradley Barcola looks on during the World Cup game between Paraguay and France.(Image: Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)Liverpool remains linked with a potential move for Bradley Barcola after the forward informed Paris Saint-Germain that he has no intention of signing a new contract with the club.It emerged on Sunday that, in addition to informing the Champions League holders of his decision not to extend his deal, he is also receptive to a switch to Liverpool.It is reported that PSG are contemplating selling the France international, though Liverpool will be seeking a compromise given the Ligue 1 club is asking for approximately $186M (£140m) for the 23 year old.Liverpool have so far secured Victor Munoz from Osasuna after hijacking Newcastle United's deal for the Spanish international. Below, we examine the latest rumours surrounding the Reds.Ibrahim Mbaye 'interest'Barcola isn't the only PSG player the Reds are keen on signing this summer.
According to RMC Sport, Liverpool is amongst a number of clubs expressing interest in Ibrahim Mbaye, reports the Liverpool Echo.The report claims that alongside the Reds, Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham have all reportedly made enquiries about the young winger's situation in recent weeks.However, the report also states that any club hoping to secure Mbaye's services this summer will need to pay PSG a fee exceeding $57M.Ibrahim Mbaye could be up for grabs(Image: Getty)Cody Gakpo claimNow for another claim from France: journalist Onze Mondial believes Barcola's arrival is unlikely to materialize without Cody Gakpo first departing Anfield, and the sale is essential to completing a deal for Barcola.The Dutch international has been the subject of speculation linking him with a switch to Tottenham Hotspur in recent weeks, though there's been no indication that he'll be permitted to leave Anfield this summer.Vinicius Junior chanceLiverpool have a chance to secure Vinicius Junior's signature as uncertainty surrounds his situation at Real Madrid.Reports over the weekend suggested that Arsenal are eager to bring the Brazil international to the Emirates Stadium this summer.The Spanish giants are understood to be keen on extending Vinicius' contract, though journalist Ramon Alvarez de Mon has stated on his YouTube channel that the Reds were the sole club to respond favourably when approached by the forward's representatives.The 26 year old has netted 128 goals and provided 100 assists across 378 appearances, but his Real Madrid contract runs out next summer.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FC