Barcola close at 125m euros
Liverpool are close to agreeing a deal with PSG for Bradley Barcola at around 125 million euros (9). It is the big story of the window now that a striker is the priority after Mohamed Salah's departure (9). Nicolo Schira has the move advancing, and separate reports say a new bid is being prepared (9) (10).
PSG opened the door
PSG made a £90m decision that means the fee for Barcola has been reduced (2). Luis Enrique then hinted players could leave, talking about 'another solution' as Liverpool push (8). A separate blockbuster PSG signing, a £47m deal confirmed, further boosts your chances (10) (6).
Quansah and the Arsenal link
Jarell Quansah's treatment at Liverpool is described as 'brutal', and that could play into Arsenal's hands (7). He keeps being linked with a switch to the Gunners this summer (7). Rio Ngumoha's contract situation is also in the news, with an update emerging as Liverpool weigh the defender's future (1).
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Gakpo could go if a forward arrives
Cody Gakpo could move to Tottenham, but only if Liverpool bring in attacking reinforcements first (11). Fabrizio Romano is on the story, and the sequence matters to you: a new forward opens the door for Spurs to move on Gakpo (11).
Como friendly and a debut
Jeremy Jacquet is predicted to get his debut against Como, with a few starters set to miss out (3). Iraola is also about to give answers to four players who have been waiting for clarity on their futures ahead of the Como clash (5).
One who rejected Barcelona
A Liverpool player has revealed he was in talks with Barcelona but rejected them because Liverpool was where he wanted to be (4).
Grujic moves on
Marko Grujic, Jurgen Klopp's first Liverpool signing, has joined Levski Sofia for one season under coach Julio Velazquez (12).
Fan-reaktioner
Fans are in a nostalgic mood, sharing a throwback to a young Virgil van Dijk pinging free kicks and splitting a defence from distance. The sentiment in the thread is that nobody expected him to stay at Celtic for long after that. It is a reminder of the calibre of player the club has built around.
https://www.reddit.com/r/LiverpoolFC/comments/1vpgc6t/hey_guys_just_a_wee_throwback_to_young_vvd_on
