Hart: Liverpool haven't worked out Isak
Joe Hart says Liverpool still haven't figured out how to play with Alexander Isak. "It's clear Liverpool haven't worked out how to play with Alexander Isak yet," the former England keeper said (9). Two draws in two games, and the Swedish striker looks isolated.
City prepare £85m Gakpo bid
Manchester City are readying an £85 million offer for Cody Gakpo and have already agreed terms with his entourage (2) (6). The move depends on Liverpool finding a replacement first. Tuesday's deadline is coming fast.
Barcola lined up as the replacement
That replacement could be Bradley Barcola. Liverpool have reportedly agreed a deal with Paris Saint-Germain worth up to £123 million, with a medical set (2) (3).
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Forest draw leaves Iraola frustrated
Liverpool 2–2 Nottingham Forest at Anfield on Saturday, a second straight draw (2) (5). Andoni Iraola was blunt: "I'm frustrated because we want to win, especially at home. It's not a good result to draw at home" (10). He was also angry about not being able to make a substitution before Forest's penalty (8).
Gerrard's plea and two missed youngsters
Steven Gerrard has urged Liverpool to act before the September 1 deadline, saying the squad is "sorely missed" in certain areas (4). Liverpool also lost out on two young targets. Arsenal signed 17-year-old Andria Bartishvili for $5.2 million (12). And Yan Diomandé chose Real Madrid over Liverpool and PSG. His agent put it simply: "He had no doubts. It was his dream" (14).
Fan-reaktioner
Fans are split between frustration and patience after the Forest draw. One thread asks for a separate transfer-window discussion thread, complaining the daily one is a "maze of negativity." Supporters are also comparing Isak's Newcastle numbers with his Liverpool form, looking for that same output. Join the discussion
