--- source: thedugout.football generated: 2026-07-28T11:00:46.458Z data_provider: API-Football canonical: https://thedugout.football/clubs/liverpool/news/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGl2ZXJwb29sZWNoby5jby51ay9zcG9ydC9mb290YmFsbC9mb290YmFsbC1uZXdzL2xpdmVycG9vbC1zdW1tZXItdHJhbnNmZXItc2lnbmluZ3MtcHNnLTM0MzE2NDcx --- # Liverpool get transfer green light for PSG star as next signing nears completion - **Source:** - **Club:** Liverpool - **Original URL:** https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-summer-transfer-signings-psg-34316471 Further friendlies on American soil, against Wrexham and Leeds United, will follow before Anfield fixtures against Monaco and Como ahead of the Premier League curtain-raiser at Newcastle on Sunday, August 23. Two new signings have arrived at the club so far this summer, with Jeremy Jacquet and Victor Munoz joining from Rennes and Osasuna, respectively. Following such an underwhelming title defence, which cost Arne Slot his job, more work is required to transform Liverpool back into the title contenders. World Cup stars Yan Diomande and Bradley Barcola are amongst a host of players to have been touted with a switch to Anfield. As the new season draws ever closer, here's a round-up of some of the latest Reds news... Get the best Liverpool FC news and analysis straight to your Inbox courtesy of the Echo! It's as simple as 1-2-3. Liverpool have pipped Bayern Munich to the signature of Samuel Martinez. As reported by the ECHO, the Reds have agreed a fee of around £740,000 with Atletico Nacional for the attacking midfielder. As part of the arrangement, he will remain at the Colombian club for a further 12 months before making the move to Anfield next summer, having turned 18 in April. The 17-year-old had attracted interest from a string of European heavyweights, including Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund. It has also come to light that Bayern were serious contenders for Martinez's signature. The youngster had been monitored by the German champions for some time and featured on their summer shopping list, according to TZ. Bayern scouts reportedly compared Martinez's playing style to that of Brazilian icon Kaka. They also possessed an ace up their sleeve in the form of the player's representative, Daniel Neumuller, who hails from Bavaria. Nevertheless, it is Liverpool who seem to have secured his signature, even though supporters will need to wait 12 months to see him in action. The Reds have been placed on alert following news that Paris Saint-Germain's Ibrahim Mbaye is set to move on. It's well documented that the Reds are searching for one or two wide players. The prospects of landing Diomande seem to have diminished, with the Ivorian reportedly holding out for a switch to PSG and willing to remain at RB Leipzig for another campaign. Consequently, Liverpool may pivot towards 18-year-old Mbaye, regarded as one of Europe's most exciting young prospects. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Senegal star will depart PSG this summer, with super agent Jorge Mendes reportedly "in control of his future." He adds that Premier League and Bundesliga sides are waiting in the wings to capitalise. While competition will be fierce, the Reds would represent an appealing destination given the clear vacancy on the right wing following Mohamed Salah's departure. Buy Blood Red, our monthly Liverpool FC print publication for just £3.50 by clicking here