Liverpool transfer news amid Bradley Barcola hint with $68M midfielder wanted
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsBradley BarcolaLiverpool transfer news latest as PSG continues to push for new forwards that could allow Bradley Barcola to make a move, while Kaishu Sano is the latest midfielder linked.Bradley Barcola could join Liverpool in the summer transfer window(Image: (Photo by Johnny Fidelin/Icon Sport via Getty Images))August is finally here, which marks the return of competitive action for Liverpool, with the start of the Premier League season now just a few weeks away.The Reds have made progress in pre-season, with two matches completed on the tour of America, while the third and final match against Leeds United is still to come.Upon a return to the UK, Andoni Iraola will prepare the team for matches against Monaco and Como, before the Premier League truly gets underway.The start of the month also brings about an important few weeks in the transfer window, with Liverpool hoping to get a deal or two over the line before the market comes to a close.So, with that said, Liverpool.com takes a look at the latest transfer news and rumors ahead of another busy day of action.Bradley Barcola (PSG)Liverpool's interest in Bradley Barcola remains strong(Image: Sarah Stier - FIFA via Getty Images)Liverpool's chase for Bradley Barcola continues, as club-to-club talks and discussions with representatives are ongoing in the hope of landing a deal for the PSG star.While the transfer remains in a delicate state, the Reds have been handed yet another hint that a move for the France international can be done.It all started with PSG's push for Maghnes Akliouche as a potential replacement, and it continues as Fabrizio Romano reports that Ajax's Mika Godts is a target for the European champions.Talks have begun over a deal, which could see the $69 million-rated forward become yet another potential replacement for Barcola in the market.Kaishu Sano (Mainz)HOUSTON, TEXAS - JUNE 29: Kaishu Sano of Japan during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Brazil and Japan at Houston Stadium on June 29, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)(Image: 2026 Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA)The midfield is an area that Liverpool could bolster this summer, with Mainz star Kaishu Sano emerging as a potential target for Iraola's roster.Fussball Daten reports that the Reds are front of the queue for the Japan international, who starred at the World Cup this summer, while teams such as Arsenal and AC Milan have been linked.It's claimed that Mainz value Sano at $68 million, as the 25-year-old continues to be linked with a potential exit from the German club.It remains to be seen whether the funds will be available for such an investment in the central ranks, with the expectation of a huge signing in the forward areas.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCBradley Barcola