Liverpool receives Bradley Barcola update as Cody Gakpo wanted by Tottenham
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Liverpool have been linked with a number of players in the transfer market, with the Reds keen to bolster their squad ahead of the new season while bracing for a bid for Cody GakpoBradley Barcola has been linked with Liverpool(Image: Franco Arland, Getty Images)Liverpool's need to strengthen in the transfer market has arguably grown more pressing. Meanwhile, Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has reportedly become a transfer target for Tottenham Hotspur.Barcola timeline emergesFabrizio Romano has stated that fresh discussions will occur between the Reds and PSG this week.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, he said: "New contacts [will be] prepared between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain."Reports suggest that Barcola is keen on a move to Anfield, despite also drawing interest from clubs such as Arsenal.Romano confirmed that "conversations will continue next week", though he emphasised no agreement is imminent, giving the Reds additional time to complete the transfer.Liverpool is lining up a bid for Bradley Barcola(Image: Getty Images)PSG are believed to be demanding approximately $194.7 million for the French international, though Liverpool are understood to be determined to negotiate that price down significantly. Romano has indicated the deal could extend throughout the summer, noting that it now "depends on Liverpool, on how much they want to spend."Spurs in for GakpoSpurs are reportedly interested in Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, though the Reds are hesitant to let the Dutch star depart.
Sky Sports claims that Liverpool would only be willing to approve Gakpo's exit if an adequate replacement could be secured.The Netherlands international still has four years left on his contract, and talkSPORT has suggested that Liverpool would probably require around $94 million for the winger.Gakpo featured 52 times for Liverpool last season, registering nine goals and six assists. Should he depart without a replacement being secured, it would leave Liverpool depending entirely on teenage prospect Rio Ngumoha and new signing Victor Munoz out wide.Spurs have invested $318 million this summer and boss Roberto De Zerbi has suggested further business lies ahead.