Liverpool Transfer News: Cody Gakpo exit could prompt double signings

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Barcola has given his agreement in principle to join Liverpool after speaking with Andoni Iraola and club officials according to reports. “Liverpool could add TWO wingers to the squad, especially if Cody Gakpo end up joining Tottenham.

“Ibrahima Mbaye on list but currently too expensive.” Fabrizio Romano has previously suggested the combined cost of Barcola + Mbaye could approach £170M which is out of Liverpool’s budget after the side brought in both Jeremy Jacquet and Victor Munoz earlier this summer for around £85M combined. Liverpool are said to be asking for around £60-£70M for the Dutchman who grabbed just 9 goals and 6 assists in 52 appearances last season as his form continues to tumble on Merseyside.

Tottenham could be a fresh start for 27 year old who could open the door for both Barcola and Mbaye in what would be an ideal situation for manager Andoni Iraola and his attack who will be without Hugo Ekitike until around Christmas. Barcola would effectively take Gakpo's role as the first-choice left winger whilst Mbaye would slide in on the right to fill the gap that Salah left behind.