Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Bradley Barcola talks, Maghnes Akliouche deal, Mika Godts boost

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Once they are done, PSG would be much more likely to allow Bradley Barcola to depart.Mika Godts dribbles with the ball while playing for Ajax in the UEFA Conference League.(Image: Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty Images)31st Jul22:31 BSTBarcola deal 'moving closer'Liverpool is moving closer to agreeing a deal with PSG for Bradley Barcola, according to Football Insider.The Reds haven't yet made a formal offer, but are claimed to be stepping up their interest, with negotiations with the player's camp said to be intensifying.Bradley Barcola in action for France during the World Cup.(Image: Abdulhamid Hosbas/Anadolu via Getty Images)31st Jul21:25 BSTPSG's Barcola plans emergeMaghnes Akliouche is not arriving at PSG as a direct replacement for Bradley Barcola, with French journalist Fabrice Hawkins indicating the European champions will look to sign another winger if he leaves.Akliouche is expected to complete a move to the French capital for around $58M (€50M), but PSG see him as a replacement for Kang-in Lee, who joined Atletico Madrid last week.Another winger will therefore be sought if Barcola also moves on, with Ibrahim Mbaye also said to be on his way out of the club.(Image: AP)31st Jul20:35 BSTAlex Scott hijack toutedLiverpool could still be in the running for Bournemouth's Alex Scott, according to Caught Offside.Chelsea is said to be preparing a new bid of around $94M (£70M), although that is still under the reported valuation of $108M (£80M), and is "probably going to be rejected".And it's suggested that other clubs could yet enter the picture, with Liverpool among them along with Manchester United and Tottenham, while Arsenal also made an enquiry earlier in the summer.Alex Scott has been linked with a transfer to Liverpool(Image: (Photo by Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images))31st Jul19:53 BSTPSG star 'offered' to LiverpoolPSG's Ibrahim Mbaye has been offered to Liverpool and Manchester City, according to TeamTalk.It's claimed the player's representatives have begun to sound out some of Europe's elite clubs for a move amid a belief that a move away from the European champions could be the best step for him to take.Liverpool is said to have tracked Mbaye's progress closely during his time in Paris, and admires him amid its search for a new winger, although City is also in the market for new attacking reinforcements.(Image: Getty)31st Jul19:09 BSTJeremy Jacquet missing from trainingDespite Iraola indicating that Jeremy Jacquet would play a part in Liverpool's final game of the US tour, the defender was absent from the pitch for Friday's open training session in Chicago.That will obviously raise doubts about his involvement against Leeds on Sunday. With Giovanni Leoni and Joe Gomez also not involved, the Reds options at the back are running low.(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)31st Jul17:40 BSTJarell Quansah stanceLiverpool has no current plans to sign Jarell Quansah this summer, according to BBC Sport.That's despite the Reds holding a buyback clause after selling the defender last year, and the recent injury to Joe Gomez leaving options at the back depleted before the new season begins.Jarell Quansah #26 of England looks on during the first half of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Bronze Final between France and England at Miami Stadium(Image: Getty)31st Jul17:04 BSTNew Curtis Jones offerInter Milan has made a new offer for Curtis Jones as the Liverpool midfielder’s future comes into fresh focus after his heated argument while on tour.The Athletic claims that the Serie A champion has renewed its pursuit, having contacted Liverpool via intermediaries who have indicated that Inter is willing to pay $40M (€35M) for Jones.That still falls under Liverpool’s valuation, and the club has insisted that it would rather lose Jones for free next year when his contract expires than sell him for less than what it feels he’s worth, referring to this summer’s inflated midfield market.Curtis Jones has been the subject of transfer interest from Inter Milan throughout the summer(Image: Getty Images)31st Jul16:09 BSTPedro Neto claims dismissedPedro Neto is NOT on Liverpool's list of potential targets this summer, according to talkSPORT.The Chelsea star has been linked with a move to Anfield amid doubts over his future as the Blues go on yet another transfer spree.

It has been suggested though that his current club is not actively looking to move him on, and it seems the Reds aren't interested in any case.Liverpool have been linked with Chelsea's Pedro Neto(Image: Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)31st Jul15:22 BSTArsenal's stance on BarcolaArsenal has lined Bradley Barcola up as a transfer alternative to Vinicius Jr, with the Brazilian now looking set to stay at Real Madrid beyond this summer, according to Sky Sports.The report claims that Liverpool is set to make an official approach to PSG for Barcola, with suggestions that the winger's asking price may have dropped from $193M (€170M) to $171M (€150M).The Gunners could be about to provide some competition for his signature though. It's said that Arsenal will keep an eye on Vinicius' situation, but with him looking more likely to stay at the Bernabeu now, Barcola is lined up as another target.Liverpool is reportedly lining up a bid for Bradley Barcola(Image: Getty Images)31st Jul14:45 BSTCenter-backs to make Premier League move Ousmane Diomande and Antonio Silva, who have both been linked with Liverpool for a number of years now, are heading to the Premier League this summer.Diomande is set to sign for Nottingham Forest under Oliver Glasner.

At times he can be frustrating but listen, that's the life of a winger in the Premier League."Cody Gakpo in action for the Netherlands at the World Cup.(Image: Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty Images)31st Jul10:45 BSTBradley Barcola boost Liverpool may have one less team to worry about in its pursuit of Bradley Barcola, with Bayern Munich having seemingly ruled itself out of the running for his signature.Having signed Ismail Saibari, Nathaniel Brown and Bara Saboko Ndiaye, Bayern sporting director Max Eberl has indicated that the club will not be making any more signings this summer, while also dismissing speculation linking it with any other players.Bradley Barcola in action for France during the World Cup.(Image: Abdulhamid Hosbas/Anadolu via Getty Images)31st Jul10:15 BSTArne Slot wanted by Al AhliFormer Liverpool head coach Arne Slot wants to remain in Europe when he takes his next job, despite interest from Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League.The Asian Champions League winners are set to be in need of a new manager because Matthias Jaissle is expected to replace Eddie Howe at Newcastle. Comparable players like Mateus Fernandes, now of Spurs, have gone for more than double.Curtis Jones was seen in a heated discussion with his Liverpool teammates after the pre-season friendly with Wrexham(Image: (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images))31st Jul08:45 BSTPaul Merson's Vinicius and Bradley Barcola 'worry'Paul Merson fears that Arsenal is being "played" by Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior, with the ex-Gunners ace wanting to see Mikel Arteta challenge Liverpool for the signing of Bradley Barcola.Arsenal, it emerged last week, is exploring a move to sign Vinicius, who only has one year left on his Real Madrid contract.