Mac Allister: no summer exit, father's word
Alexis Mac Allister stays. His father Carlos put it plainly: "Alexis will stay at Liverpool, and we have not discussed any possibility of him leaving the club this summer" (11). Real Madrid and Manchester City were linked (6), and the agent separately ruled out a City move (7).
Long-term contract question lingers
Staying this summer does not settle everything. Reports point to a contract situation Liverpool have seen before, with the long-term future still open (8).
Tottenham push for Gakpo
Tottenham have made a fresh approach for Cody Gakpo and formally expressed interest, though no official bid yet (12) (13). That raises the possibility of the forward leaving.
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Barcola boost
PSG have reportedly agreed a €42.7m deal, which opens the door for Liverpool's pursuit of Bradley Barcola (10). Liverpool are also monitoring the winger's situation after Ibrahim Mbaye talks (4).
Outgoings taking shape
Calum Scanlon is closing in on a loan to Cardiff City (9). A young player is also set to sign a new deal with a loan destination lined up (3). Curtis Jones may follow that path, with Roberto Firmino as the comparison if he departs after scoring in a final appearance (14).
Iraola needs more after Araujo
Ronald Araujo arrived on loan from Barcelona, but the final third still needs work (2). A $100M Everton link and a second Barcelona player are also circulating (1).
Fan reactions
Fans are deep in nostalgia mode this week, reliving the Salah, Mané and Firmino era with a nine-clip montage of the trio's best moments. The mood is warm, but the appreciation for that front line sits alongside the real transfer uncertainty of this summer window.
