Ngumoha lands five-year deal with bumper pay rise
Rio Ngumoha is staying. The young winger is set to sign a new five-year Liverpool contract with a significant pay rise (3). Andoni Iraola, Richard Hughes, and Oli Gent are all involved in getting it done (3). Locking down a player the club rates as a 'livewire' is a genuine win ahead of the Newcastle trip.
PSG freeze out Barcola and Mbaye
PSG have taken a hardline stance. Both Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye have agreed personal terms with Liverpool, but Luis Enrique's side have now frozen them out while negotiations drag on (4). Cody Gakpo is also mentioned in the same reports, and John Aldridge has weighed in (4). If PSG want to force the issue, that could actually push both wingers toward the exit.
Barcola's Liverpool ties run deep
Bradley Barcola's former coach has revealed the winger had Liverpool links from a young age as talks with PSG continue (2). It is another wrinkle in a saga that already involves frozen-out players and personal terms agreed. Liverpool have pursued Barcola alongside a double agreement covering incomings and outgoings.
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Chiesa handed Valencia escape route
Federico Chiesa reportedly has an escape route. Valencia are interested in signing him (1). A Chiesa exit would help Liverpool reshape the squad this summer, especially with Premier League homegrown rules restricting their business.
Jacquet described as a 'force of nature'
Jeremy Jacquet has Liverpool fans excited. The French defender has been described as a 'force of nature' ahead of a potential £60m move (5). He could shape Anfield's next era.
Serious doubts over Gakpo's Spurs move
The Cody Gakpo to Tottenham transfer is now in serious doubt amid £85m talks for a second winger (6). Gakpo leaving would directly affect Liverpool's attacking options, but the deal is far from done.
Thompson wants four or five more signings
Phil Thompson is not convinced the squad is ready. The club legend has called for 'four or five' more Liverpool transfers under Andoni Iraola (7). His recruitment warning lands as the new era begins and the squad still has unresolved issues.
Season starts Sunday at Newcastle
Liverpool open the Premier League season at Newcastle United on Sunday, August 23 at 17:30 CEST. The last league outing was a 1–1 draw at home to Brentford back on May 24. Nottingham Forest visit on August 29.
