The player-plus-cash superstar signing Liverpool could make in 2027 with Gakpo as makeweight

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Liverpool’s £123m deal for Bradley Barcola could complicate their hopes of signing Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise. He said: “Liverpool’s interest in Michael Olise could become increasingly interesting.

“That could be significant for Liverpool, who have been linked with Olise as they continue to search for a long-term solution on the right wing.” But Falk has now spoken again, saying that signing Bradley Barcola is a complication facing Liverpool in their hopes of signing Olise. Falk reports that “Liverpool maintain long-standing interest in Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise.” While Bayern would like to keep Olise, they understand that there is a chance he could leave, and “previously viewed Barcola as their priority replacement if Olise departed.” Now, the “Barcola Liverpool transfer leaves Bayern without an obvious replacement option.” ?

Bradley Barcola arrival creates complications for Liverpool pursuit of Michael Olise ? Details via @cfbayern ?: • Liverpool maintain long-standing interest in Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise • Bayern previously viewed Barcola as their priority replacement if Olise… pic.twitter.com/0UNIOvZyuU — Goaldata – Liverpool Zone (@LiverpoolZNE) September 6, 2026 There is an obvious solution to this problem: Gakpo to Bayern, Olise to Liverpool Before Bayern Munich signed Luis Diaz for £65.5m, the Bavarians explored the possibility of signing Gakpo.