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Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Bradley Barcola talks, Maghnes Akliouche update, Mo Salah ultimatum

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Follow our new live blog for the latest updates throughout the day.Key Events13:30Tom SunderlandFourth Akliouche bid rejectedL'Equipe has reported Paris Saint-Germain's fourth bid for Monaco's Maghnes Akliouche has been rejected.The revised offer was worth £38.4million, with Les Monegasques alleged to be holding out for between £50m and £60m.The 24-year-old was part of France's World Cup squad and has two years remaining on his contract at the Stade Louis II.Liverpool are reportedly interested in the attacking midfielder, though it's understood he prefers the Parc des Princes as a destination.Maghnes Akliouche is said to want PSG (Image: 2024 Soccrates Images B.V.)13:06Tom SunderlandSalah ultimatumMohamed Salah has reportedly been given a take-it-or-leave-it offer by Turkish side Besiktas.The Super Lig outfit is hoping to beat teams from Saudi Arabia and Major League Soccer to the Liverpool icon's signature.Sporting director Onder Ozent spoke to the media at a recent press conference and said: "Besiktas' offer, made on its own terms, is on the table."If a response to this offer comes, it can be evaluated. (Image: FRANCK FIFE / AFP via Getty Images)11:02Tom SunderlandCity leading Bouaddi chaseAnother Ligue 1 asset gathering huge Premier League interest is Ayyoub Bouaddi, who has been linked with Liverpool this summer.However, Fabrizio Romano has reported rivals Manchester City lead the chase and are locked in talks with Lille over a move.City will be expected to press ahead more seriously for the 18-year-old in the event Rodri is sold, with Real Madrid hovering around his signature.Bouaddi was already earning rave reviews prior to his star displays for Morocco at the World Cup, with speculation of a move to one of Europe's superpowers unsurprisingly growing since then.Ayyoub Bouaddi has been linked with several clubs this summer (Image: Ayman Aref/NurPhoto via Getty Images)10:29Tom SunderlandLiverpool set for PSG talks over BarcolaSky Sports News has reported Liverpool are ready for showdown talks with Paris Saint-Germain in their bid to sign Bradley Barcola.The Reds are alleged to have come to an understanding with Barcola's representatives over personal terms.However, satisfying PSG's transfer expectations looks certain to be the far more difficult side of the deal.Les Parisiens reportedly want £145million for Barcola, who has already turned down offers to discuss a contract extension after entering the final two years of his current deal at the Parc des Princes.That figure would see Liverpool set a new British transfer record only 12 months after shelling out £125m for Alexander Isak.



(Image: Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)09:30Tom SunderlandRodri development could impact Liverpool businessReal Madrid have reportedly approached Manchester City in a formal capacity to sign Rodri.Los Blancos have been touted to make their move for the Spain midfielder but reports have suggested City will resist them all the way.Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has now suggested Real have told City they'll pay upwards of £42million for the World Cup's Golden Ball-winner.And that could have a knock-on effect at Liverpool, who have been credited with interest in both Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga earlier this year.Tchouameni's exit looks less likely after he recently agreed a three-year contract extension at Real, though Rodri's arrival could change the landscape drastically.Rodri is missing from the Manchester City squad to take on Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League (Image: (Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images))09:23Tom SunderlandNew away kit launched Liverpool FC have officially unveiled their new away kit, and it’s already generating huge excitement across Merseyside and beyond.Combining modern performance tech with sleek design touches that pay homage to the club’s rich history, the new strip is set to be an instant classic.Featuring a crisp, stylish look, lightweight breathable fabric, and iconic detailing, this season’s away kit is built for both performance on the pitch and comfort in the stands.Shop the Official LFC Away Kit Here and secure yours before stocks run out! Why wouldn’t you sign a player to come in and be a leader straight away?"Read the full story here.Robbie Fowler has revealed what the dressing room will be thinking (Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)07:41Tom SunderlandFernandez-Pardo 'requests transfer'Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo has reportedly asked to leave the club amid word of Liverpool's interest.The 21-year-old wide player has been the subject of interest from the Reds, along with Atletico Madrid and Chelsea.And reports out of Belgium have now indicated he has asked his current employers if he can leave th Decathlon Arena this summer.Fernandez-Pardo is reportedly valued at around £60million and would be considerably cheaper than some of Liverpool's targets.However, there's stiff competition for the Belgium international, who hs impressed in Ligue 1 since joining Lille in 2024.Matias Fernandez-Pardo is also at the World Cup (Image: Alex Livesey - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)07:29Tom SunderlandBruno Guimaraes bid increasedArsenal have reportedly upped their offer for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, who has also been linked with a move to Liverpool this summer.Guimaraes, 28, reportedly will not force a move to north London despite speculation he's very motivated to join the Gunners.ESPN Brasil has reported Arsenal's offer for the midfielder has been increased to £70million plus £5m in add-ons.

(Image: Getty Images)07:22Tom SunderlandAkliouche prefers PSGMonaco plammaker Maghnes Akliouche would reportedly prefer to sign for PSG ahead of Liverpool.The attacking midfielder has been linked with both parties for months now, though Les Parisiens have been the more active outfit in his recruitment.Luis Enrique's side are alleged to have already had three bids Akliouche turned down and are preparing a fourth.What's more, Foot Mercato has now reported the 24-year-old would rather stick in Ligue 1 and sign for the reigning champions than move to Anfield.Maghnes Akliouche could hand Liverpool an added bonus (Image: Jose Breton/NurPhoto/Shutterstock)15:56Chris BurnsGlenn Hysen shares Parkinson's diagnosis Liverpool icon Glenn Hysen has revealed he is battling Parkinson's disease. Read more here about what staying at PSG could mean for Liverpool and Barcola this summer.Bradley Barcola could be in a pickle with PSG (Image: FIFA via Getty Images)12:27Chris BurnsPSG star 'offered to Reds'PSG star Ibrahim Mbaye has been offered to Liverpool and Manchester City, according to TeamTalk.The report states that the player's representatives have sounded out some of Europe's elite clubs about a move amid a belief that a transfer from Paris could be the best step for him.Liverpool are said to have closely tracked Mbaye's progress during his time at PSG, but no move is believed to have been made for the Senegal forward.Ibrahim Mbaye of PSG (Image: Getty Images)11:57Chris Burns Vinicius Jr 'suggested' to LiverpoolReal Madrid and Brazil forward Vinicius Jr was "suggested to Liverpool", according to Ben Jacobs.