Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Bradley Barcola move, Cody Gakpo exit, Leeds friendly score

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Overall, it's been two wins and one loss for Liverpool in the U.S. tour, and the team will return to Anfield for two more friendlies.While it's only preseason, head coach Andoni Iraola will be eager to address what went wrong.2nd Aug23:06 BSTSix added minutesVictory seems impossible, but Liverpool has six minutes to grab another for the fans in Chicago.2nd Aug23:00 BSTGOAL - Liverpool 2-4 LeedsDominic Calvert-Lewin has surely won the game for Leeds, scoring an almost identical goal to his first.Once again, a long throw came into the box, and it was flicked to Calvert-Lewin at the back post. While he did face defensive pressure this time, he headed the ball off the bar and into the net.Leeds are 4-2 ahead with just four minutes of the 90 remaining.2nd Aug22:52 BSTAnother change for LiverpoolJust one substitution for Liverpool this time, as Jeremie Frimpong makes way for youngster Calum Scanlon.2nd Aug22:50 BSTGOAL - Liverpool 2-3 LeedsLiverpool is all over the place in this second half, and Leeds has taken full advantage.Just seconds after Calvert-Lewin's goal, Sean Longstaff has now handed Leeds its first lead of the game.More poor defending allowed a weak pass to trickle across the Liverpool box, and Longstaff's scuffed finish still managed to squeeze past Giorgi Mamardashvili.

It's a game of two halves for a reason, but can Liverpool respond?2nd Aug22:47 BSTGOAL - Liverpool 2-2 LeedsFormer Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin has tied the game for Leeds United, with Liverpool unable to deal with a Route One approach.Leeds caught Liverpool off guard after the substitutions were made, with a long throw into the box. The American slotted his effort under Mamardashvili, and it's game on.2nd Aug22:22 BSTSecond half begins, Liverpool make four changesThe second half is finally underway in Chicago, following an unexpected delay which saw Leeds United take longer than expected to return to the field.Liverpool's players were seen juggling the ball on the field to fill the time, but play has resumed.At the break, Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola announced four changes.ON - Ryan Gravenberch, Curtis Jones, Lewis Koumas, Federico ChiesaOFF - Trey Nyoni, Florian Wirtz, Rio Ngumoha, Alexander Isak2nd Aug21:59 BSTLiverpool leads at the breakIt's been pretty comfortable for Liverpool through 45 minutes, with Luke Chambers and Florian Wirtz scoring the goals.Leeds has had some chances, forcing two saves out of Giorgi Mamardashvili, but Liverpool ended the first half strong.Several changes are expected at the break and as the game approaches the 60-minute mark.2nd Aug21:49 BSTGOAL!

His pass found Wirtz inside the penalty area, and the midfielder kept his finish low to beat Leeds goalkeeper Alex Cairns.It's been a positive performance by Liverpool so far, with Alexander Isak and Wirtz looking good on their first preseason appearance of this summer.2nd Aug21:34 BSTLeeds go close!Liverpool has been pressing for a second goal, but has just been reminded by Leeds United that they are still in the contest.Leeds has seen more of the ball, but Liverpool has looked more dangerous in the final third. He would come with the advantage of being homegrown.Ezri Konsa of England and Aston Villa(Image: Manuel Velasquez - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)2nd Aug17:30 BSTLiverpool injury latest It remains to be seen whether or not Jeremy Jacquet will face Leeds later, but Stefan Bajcetic and Wataru Endo are back in training and nearing a comeback.Long-term absentees like Hugo Ekitike and Conor Bradley are obviously still out, while Joe Gomez will miss around a month of action (and therefore the start of the new campaign).Stefan Bajcetic of Liverpool during a training session at Endeavor Health Performance Center on July 23 2026 in Chicago, Illinois(Image: Nikki Dyer/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)2nd Aug17:00 BSTArsenal tipped to join Bradley Barcola transfer raceArsenal has been encouraged to join Liverpool's pursuit of the PSG winger Bradley Barcola, who represents a key target for the Reds as they seek to bolster Andoni Iraola's attacking options ahead of the upcoming campaign."For me, when it comes to realistic signings this summer, with (wingers and midfielders) in mind, I feel like Bruno Guimaraes is someone I'd love to see at Arsenal," Emmanuel Frimpong told Ladbrokes."And also Bradley Barcola...