Liverpool transfer news live with Barcola latest and Minteh bid update
LIVEUpdated 26 mins agoLiverpool transfer news LIVE: Barcola latest, Minteh bid update and Iraola stance Liverpool have just over a week to welcome new additions before the September 1 transfer deadlineCommentsSportFasika ZelealemThe Andoni Iraola era at Liverpool has officially begun with a 2-2 draw against Newcastle in their Premier League season-opener. The Reds went 1-0 down after just five minutes with Anthony Elanga striking home from close range.
An impressive finish from Cody Gakpo levelled things up in the second half, but the home side responded two minutes later with Joe Willock scoring his first league goal in over two years. Seconds away from a defeat, Liverpool caught life after Lewis Hall brought down Victor Munoz to earn a penalty, which Dominik Szoboszlai emphatically scored to earn a point in the 99th minute.
With the September 1 transfer deadline quickly approaching, the Reds are in need of reinforcements to put Iraola in the best position possible to succeed in his debut campaign. The Reds remain firmly in the hunt for Bradley Barcola and Yankuba Minteh to transform their capabilities on the wings.
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CommentsFasika ZelealemToday10:30 BSTStefan Bajcetic deal Celta Vigo want to re-sign Stefan Bajcetic from Liverpool, but need him to terminate his contract early with the Reds. That's according to Spanish newspaper Faro de Vigo, which reports that the La Liga side wants the midfielder to return to his boyhood club.
Speaking on a potential deal for the Spaniard, Celta Vigo head coach Claudio Giráldez said: "If he's happy and we can reach an agreement, it would be a good situation, but I'm not thinking about that right now. He's a homegrown player; I don't talk about players we don't have."
CommentsFasika ZelealemToday10:00 BSTAttacking signings planJames Pearce has reported that Liverpool are to welcome new signings before the September 1 deadline. He added that the Reds are in the market for two attacking players, with Andoni Iraola's side leading the race for PSG winger Bradley Barcola and Brighton star Yankuba Minteh.
CommentsFasika ZelealemToday09:30 BSTElliott and Chiesa future Harvey Elliott and Federico Chiesa were not in Liverpool's matchday squad for their 2-2 draw against Newcastle United on Sunday. The Italian's absence was reported to be due to a fitness issue, while the Englishman was simply omitted by Andoni Iraola.
CommentsFasika ZelealemToday08:59 BSTBarcola bid claim Liverpool are set to table a bid for Bradley Barcola this week in order to clinch his signature. According to Nicolo Schira, the Reds are leading the race to sign the Paris Saint-Germain winger, despite interest from Arsenal and a Saudi Pro League club.
He also claims that an agreement in principle for a contract until 2032 is in place between Liverpool and Barcola.
CommentsFasika ZelealemToday08:27 BSTReds face transfer battle Liverpool are reportedly fighting Leeds United in the race to sign teenage sensation Matias Orozco. The 18-year-old plays for Colombian side Deportivo Cali and is a defensive midfielder. According to Sport Witness, the youngster has a £5.2million release clause and is subject to interest from the two Premier League clubs.
CommentsFasika ZelealemToday07:56 BSTYankuba Minteh updateLiverpool are poised to send a third bid to Brighton in their attempts to sign Yankuba Minteh. According to Foday Manneh, the Reds are planning on send an improved offer after having bids of £50million and £60million rejected by the Seagulls.
The Gambian star remains sidelined with a right leg injury and is expected to miss between two to three months of action.
CommentsFasika ZelealemToday07:51 BSTCampos remains coyLuis Campos played his cards close to his chest when asked about the future of Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye. After PSG's 2-2 draw to Rennes, the sporting advisor was coy in his response.
He said: "You mentioned (Bradley) Barcola and (Ibrahim) Mbaye, we'll see what happens."
"The transfer window is far from over, it's still open. Between now and the end, on the arrivals side, if we find a good opportunity, we'll take it. It's like that every year. I remind you what happened last year with Gigio Donnarumma (who left for Manchester City on September 2nd), it was really late," he told Ligue 1+.
CommentsFasika ZelealemToday07:40 BSTBradley Barcola misses outBradley Barcola was left out of Paris Saint-Germain's squad for the second game in a row on Sunday. The French champions drew 2-2 with Rennes, with the Frenchman absent from Luis Enrique's matchday squad.
The 23-year-old has yet to feature in PSG's first three games of the season as negotiations with Liverpool continue over his sale to the English giants.
CommentsFasika ZelealemToday07:37 BSTGood morning Reds fans Good morning Liverpool fans and welcome to our latest transfer live blog. The Reds' season is officially underway afer their 2-2 draw away to Newcastle United on Sunday afternoon.