Barcola offer readied as PSG talks resume
Liverpool are preparing an offer of up to £115 million for Bradley Barcola, and talks with PSG have resumed (3). Personal terms are not expected to be a problem. The deal is nearing a figure around 1 billion kroner as negotiations enter a decisive phase (5) (6).
Sarr and Minteh also on the list
Barcola is not the only attacking option. Ismaila Sarr and Yankuba Minteh are also among the names being considered ahead of Tuesday's deadline (1). September 1 is five days away.
Iraola promises new stars, clock ticking
Andoni Iraola has insisted a couple of new stars will arrive before the September 1 deadline, but Liverpool still have a lot of work to do to deliver on that promise (8).
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Midfield untouched, rivals spending
Liverpool are the only one of the Premier League's eight leading sides not to have strengthened their midfield this summer (2). Every one of your direct rivals has spent there.
Van Dijk points to Szoboszlai as future leader
Virgil van Dijk believes Dominik Szoboszlai will take on responsibility and carry it on his shoulders. "He will be here to take over," Van Dijk said (7). Szoboszlai equalized from the penalty spot in the 2–2 draw at Newcastle on Sunday, a spot kick Van Dijk called a high-pressure moment that shows how good a player he is (7).
Fan-reaktioner
Fans are tracking Harvey Elliott's future closely, with Napoli and Lazio reportedly interested ahead of the deadline. The mood in the threads mixes concern over the open midfield question with optimism about Champions League 2026/27, where supporters are already analysing the pots and singling out Stuttgart and Como from pot 4 as teams to avoid. See the discussion
