Barcola deal set to be announced
Bradley Barcola is coming. Liverpool are set to announce the winger's signing before Tuesday's transfer deadline (2). Virgil van Dijk has spoken about the move as talks continue (2). Barcola arrives as the long-term heir to Mohamed Salah, signed from Paris Saint-Germain (5). Your team needed this.
Late scramble for Gakpo replacements
Cody Gakpo's exit is looming, and Liverpool are already moving. The club are in talks over a late move for Chelsea winger Pedro Neto (7). At the same time, contact has been made for a goalkeeper while replacements for Gakpo are being eyed (1). Tuesday is the deadline. Expect movement.
Minteh and a wildcard in the frame
Yankuba Minteh could still be part of a dream end to the window (3). Liverpool are also linked with a possible wildcard signing before the deadline (3). Newcastle and Liverpool are both interested in Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo, and Liverpool are in talks to sign Ismaïla Sarr (6). Busy two days ahead.
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Mac Allister is staying, his dad says
Carlos Mac Allister has moved to calm any nerves. Manchester City's interest in Alexis Mac Allister is real, but his father is clear: "Alexis is not thinking about leaving Liverpool. He wants to stay at the club" (4). That is exactly what fans wanted to hear.
Bajcetic close to Celta Vigo move
Stefan Bajcetic is reportedly on his way out. Celta Vigo are close to a permanent deal for the injury-hit midfielder, at around 1.5 million euros (8). A return to his hometown club for a player Liverpool fans never saw reach his potential.
Fan reactions
The transfer chatter has fans split between excitement over Barcola and impatience about the keeper situation. One thread reflects the mood around Ismaïla Sarr, with Crystal Palace reportedly targeting Real Betis' Abde Ezzalzouli as a Sarr replacement, which Liverpool fans read as a sign the move is real. Meanwhile, a fan in Sydney found a reminder of better days, posting "At least we will always have this game to remember."
Fans discuss Crystal Palace's interest in Ezzalzouli as a Sarr replacement
