--- source: thedugout.football generated: 2026-07-28T12:03:48.315Z last_updated: 2026-07-28T06:43:49+00:00 data_provider: API-Football canonical: https://thedugout.football/clubs/liverpool/news/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGl2ZXJwb29sZWNoby5jby51ay9zcG9ydC9mb290YmFsbC9mb290YmFsbC1uZXdzL2xpdmVycG9vbC10cmFuc2Zlci1uZXdzLWJyYWRsZXktYmFyY29sYS0zNDM2MjAzNg --- # Liverpool transfer news live – Barcola 'bid', Diomande agreement, Neto interest - **Source:** - **Published:** 28 Jul - **Club:** Liverpool - **Original URL:** https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-transfer-news-bradley-barcola-34362036 LIVEUpdated 4 mins agoLiverpool transfer news LIVE: Bradley Barcola 'bid', Yan Diomande agreement, Pedro Neto interestThe transfer window is underway and Liverpool have been linked with several targets, including Bradley Barcola, Yan Diomande and Maghnes AklioucheCommentsSportChris Burns Senior Sports Writer and Jake BaylissHello and welcome to our Liverpool FC live blog. The Reds began pre-season with a 4-2 win over Sunderland at the weekend. Andoni Iraola's side will now focus on their upcoming friendly with Wrexham but strengthening the squad also remains a priority. Bradley Barcola is reportedly open to leaving Paris Saint-Germain and has been linked with a high-profile move to Anfield. Liverpool remain in the market for wide players following Mohamed Salah's exit but look set to miss out on RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande, who is nearing a move to Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Monaco star Maghnes Akliouche is also on the Reds' radar but the club are claimed to face competition from PSG. Elsewhere, Liverpool have been touted with an interest in Vincius Junior, who has entered the final year of his Real Madrid contract. Follow our new live blog for the latest updates throughout the day. New UpdatesToday12:58 BSTBradley Barcola could be in limbo if transfer stallsBradley Barcola may be left in limbo with Paris Saint-Germain this summer, should Liverpool fail to secure his services. The Reds have monitored the 23-year-old's situation for some time now, with hopes of bringing him to Anfield for 2026/27 PSG are in no rush to sell one of their most prized assets, who is under contract at the Parc des Princes for another 2 years. As a result, the club are commanding a fee of a staggering £145million Should Liverpool fail to strike a deal with PSG in the coming weeks, then Barcola's future under Luis Enrique could look incredibly bleak. Sources within the club have told the Athletic that the Spaniard only wants committed players in his ranks for the new season. And given Barcola is open to a move away from the French capital ahead of September's deadline, he may not fall into that bracket. Read more here about what staying at PSG could mean for Liverpool and Barcola this summer. CommentsChris BurnsToday12:27 BSTPSG star 'offered to Reds'PSG star Ibrahim Mbaye has been offered to Liverpool and Manchester City, according to TeamTalk. The report states that the player's representatives have sounded out some of Europe's elite clubs about a move amid a belief that a transfer from Paris could be the best step for him. Liverpool are said to have closely tracked Mbaye's progress during his time at PSG, but no move is believed to have been made for the Senegal forward. CommentsChris BurnsToday11:57 BST Vinicius Jr 'suggested' to LiverpoolReal Madrid and Brazil forward Vinicius Jr was "suggested to Liverpool", according to Ben Jacobs. The player has been strongly linked with a move away from the Bernabeu this summer. No engagement or talks ever took place with the Reds, with Liverpool instead focusing on strengthening their right wing. The claim comes as Arsenal are said to be looking into a deal for the Brazilian. CommentsChris Burns‌Today11:25 BSTIraola warned over big expectationsFormer Premier League defender Danny Mills believes Andoni Iraola's football will get the Reds playing on the "front foot" but has warned the Basque head coach about the massive expectations that come with joining a club like Liverpool. "It's the way he wants to play," Mills told Betway. "It's a little bit more on the front foot. But also, the pressures of managing Bournemouth and the pressures of managing Liverpool are completely different. "At Bournemouth, it's an amazing result if you beat one of the big six. It's incredible. At Liverpool, you're expected to beat the big six and you're expected to beat everybody else. That's the way it is. "It's a different type of pressure. Wanting to win and being the underdog is a little bit easier. Having those expectations, 'We need to win this game. We have to win this game. We have to perform every single week.' You can't have a blip of four or five games because suddenly you're under pressure. So, it'll be interesting to see how he deals with that." CommentsChris BurnsToday10:53 BSTLiverpool 'in for Pedro Neto'Liverpool could be set to launch a bid for Chelsea star Pedro Neto, according to the Daily Mail. The report adds that Manchester City are among the sides in the running for the Portuguese star's signature. Complications could arise from Chelsea's current stance, as they are not looking to sell the forward at present. The Blues may also demand a huge fee for the 26-year-old, who only joined them from Wolves in 2024. CommentsChris BurnsToday10:25 BSTMo Salah talks break downThe sporting director of Turkish club Besiktas, Önder Özent, has said his club were in talks with Mohamed Salah, but negotiations have hit a standstill. The Turkish giants made an offer to the former Liverpool winger, with Özent confirming it. However, he has said that Besiktas will not improve the terms that are currently on the table. The sporting director said that Salah is in talks with another team "If a response to this offer comes, it can be evaluated. But Besiktas will not make another offer. "They've said they're in talks with another club as well; perhaps they'll reach an agreement there. "Our final offer to Salah is the last word -- one that doesn't compromise Besiktas' club identity. "We met with Salah three times without delving into the financial aspects of the negotiations," he said. "Everything was going smoothly up to that point. Once the financial discussions began, the smooth progress seen on the first day started to slow down as of July 21. "Requests began to emerge that would bring both the flow of information and the financial side to a standstill. I can assume that a respected athlete like Salah was unaware of this. "The club has a policy, and it cannot deviate from that policy. Our president identified the line he would not cross very clearly and stood his ground. Management is a legal business; there is a legally established commission rate, and exceeding that would constitute an illegal situation. "When it comes to Beşiktaş, avoiding such a situation is a requirement of being a Besiktas supporter. The president, by not making a populist decision, has 'stepped away from the table for now." CommentsChris Burns‌Today09:48 BSTLatest title oddsLiverpool have been handed a clear title verdict as Andoni Iraola looks to make an immediate mark at Anfield. Iraola’s trademark high-intensity pressing and direct football feel tailor-made for the Kop, but bookmakers still place the Reds as dark horses in the race for silverware. While Arsenal and Manchester City lead the market, Iraola's new setup could make Liverpool's current price look like serious value if his system clicks,. Here are the latest Premier League winner odds from BetGoodwin: CommentsChris BurnsToday09:40 BSTWhat's Liverpool's current best XI?The opening game of the Premier League season is less than a month away and the Reds still have work to do in the market. Looking at Liverpool's best starting line-up as things stand, who can Andoni Iraola rely on to push the Reds back into contention - and where are reinforcements most urgently needed? We've taken a look at Liverpool's best XI as it stands and what the club needs to do in the next month. READ THE FULL STORY. CommentsChris BurnsToday09:09 BSTReds 'bid for Barcola'Liverpool have made an opening bid for Bradley Barcola, according to teamTALK. Liverpool’s opening bid for the player is said to be £90m up front, guaranteed, with a further £13m in easily achievable add-ons, taking the total package to £103m. CommentsChris Burns‌Today08:39 BSTCody Gakpo linked with a moveRumours that Cody Gakpo could leave Liverpool have begun to swirl once again. CommentsChris BurnsToday08:29 BSTLatest on Bradley BarcolaLiverpool will "do everything" to sign Bradley Barcola before the transfer window closes this summer. That's according to Sky Germany. The report says talks between the two parties will get underway today, with an opening offer expected soon. PSG are said to want around £140million for the winger. Barcola is said to be open to leaving PSG this summer, however, and personal terms aren't expected to pose a problem should Liverpool's bid be accepted. CommentsChris BurnsToday08:24 BSTJordan Henderson to ChelseaIn case you missed it, former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson looks set for a shock move to Chelsea this summer. According to The Athletic, Xabi Alonso's side are working on securing the midfielder from Brentford. Brentford are said to be ready to grant Henderson a free transfer, with the 36-year-old holding a good relationship with his current club. Conceicao has been a key player for Juve under Luciano Spalletti, but with the Serie A side needing to sell to buy, a sale could be considered for the right price. The report claims the Reds believe the right winger could become a valuable member of their squad. Portugal international Conceicao is also believed to be open to moving to England. CommentsChris BurnsToday08:14 BSTDyche claims Iraola plays "lower league football"Former Everton manager Sean Dyche says Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola will be bringing 'lower league football' to Anfield - but his approach will prove successful. Iraola managed Bournemouth for three seasons prior to his move to Merseyside, and having lost 3-0 on his first meeting with the Blues in October 2023, he then beat Dyche's Everton three times before the former Burnley boss was sacked in January last year. “Iraola basically plays lower league football, but at a high level," Dyche told The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast, in partnership with Midnite. "They turn you and turn you, and force you into submission. We ran all over them at Everton, when he was at Bournemouth. The next time we played them, they looked a different outfit.” READ THE FULL STORY HERE. CommentsChris BurnsToday08:06 BSTAndoni Iraola pleaAndoni Iraola has called on Liverpool's senior players to help the team avoid repeating last season's mistakes. The Reds brought in a wave of new signings and struggled to adapt last term, leading Iraola to call on his players to show vulnerability to help them gel as a group. "I feel that, having been here a lot, the people are very respectful with us," Iraola said. "They are very passionate. They need to feel and identify with what they see. "Sometimes we need to show our weakness because sometimes we live in our bubble and protect ourselves a little bit. We pretend to show that we don't care about what people say." He added: "There has to be a process where we understand that it isn't going to be perfect, we are going to go through ups and downs, but if we do it together and everyone assumes we have strengths, we have weaknesses, but the aim of everyone is to arrive there." Read the full story here CommentsJake Bayliss‌Today07:55 BSTYan Diomande complicationYan Diomande's proposed move to Real Madrid could impact Liverpool's pursuit of Bradley Barcola. The Reds previously expressed interest in the RB Leipzig star but were unwilling to meet the club's asking price. It was subsequently reported that PSG had agreed personal terms with the 19-year-old. However, in another twist, Diomande has since reached an agreement with Los Blancos. PSG losing out on signing the winger could impact their willingness to part with Barcola this summer. CommentsJake BaylissToday07:48 BSTBradley Barcola decisionBradley Barcola has signalled his intention to leave PSG by no longer being in talks over a new contract. The 23-year-old has two years remaining on his deal and has attracted interest from Liverpool. French publication RMC Sport reports that Barcola "will not extend his contract" and no further discussions are planned. As a result, the forward is "no longer considered untouchable", which could boost the Reds' hopes of completing a deal. The French club are claimed to be asking for around £145million for the France international. CommentsJake BaylissToday07:43 BSTGood morningHello and welcome to our Liverpool live blog. We'll bring you the latest news, rumours and updates surrounding the club throughout the day.