Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Bradley Barcola agreement, Rayan targeted, Wrexham friendly score

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The Reds won't be the only club interested: Arsenal is also reportedly tracking the Aston Villa player, who will likely cost north of £50 million ($66 million).(Image: Getty Images)29th Jul16:00 BSTAt long last: Liverpool open official Barcola negotiations Liverpool is slowly inching closer to signing Bradley Barcola from PSG. He'll join Chelsea on a free transfer.(Image: Getty Images)29th Jul14:48 BSTArsenal's stance on BarcolaArsenal has lined Bradley Barcola up as a transfer alternative to Vinicius Jr, with the Brazilian now looking set to stay at Real Madrid beyond this summer, according to Sky Sports.The report claims that Liverpool is set to make an official approach to PSG for Barcola, with suggestions that the winger's asking price may have dropped from $193M (€170M) to $171M (€150M).The Gunners could be about to provide some competition for his signature though.

It's said that Arsenal will keep an eye on Vinicius' situation, but with him looking more likely to stay at the Bernabeu now, Barcola is lined up as another target.Liverpool is reportedly lining up a bid for Bradley Barcola(Image: Getty Images)29th Jul14:11 BSTHenderson exit confirmedBrentford has confirmed Jordan Henderson has left the club after reaching an agreement to terminate his contract.The former Liverpool captain has been linked with a surprise move to Chelsea, which now looks to be growing closer. A move to Saudi Arabia could also be on the table, with Al-Ahli interested after proposing a five-year contract worth $1.1 billion last year.Vinicius Jr could be open to a sensational move to Arsenal(Image: Angel Martinez/Getty Images)29th Jul11:50 BSTBarcola bid lined upLiverpool is set to place an opening bid for Bradley Barcola, according to talkSPORT.The club is claimed to have held preliminary talks over a transfer, although it said that suggestions of terms being agreed, which came out yesterday, are premature.PSG's valuation is reported to be a massive $194M (€170M), but Liverpool is said to initially value Barcola at around $106M (£80M), bringing it more in line with its offer for Yan Diomande earlier in the summer.Liverpool is readying a huge offer to sign Bradley Barcola from PSG(Image: (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP via Getty Images))29th Jul10:54 BSTMaghnes Akliouche only wants PSG moveAccording to Foot Mercato, while Liverpool admires the AS Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche, who looks like a real talent, the player only has eyes for PSG.Akliouche is a left-footed right winger who could fit the bill stylistically for Andoni Iraola, who is in desperate need of another forward.

If Akliouche goes to PSG, perhaps that might make Luis Enrique more willing to cash in on Bradley Barcola.Liverpool has made an approach for Maghnes Akliouche(Image: Getty Images)29th Jul09:33 BSTPSG star 'offered' to LiverpoolPSG's Ibrahim Mbaye has been offered to Liverpool and Manchester City, according to TeamTalk.It's claimed the player's representatives have begun to sound out some of Europe's elite clubs for a move amid a belief that a move away from the European champions could be the best step for him to take.Liverpool is said to have tracked Mbaye's progress closely during his time in Paris, and admires him amid its search for a new winger, although City is also in the market for new attacking reinforcements.(Image: Getty)29th Jul09:06 BSTJarell Quansah stanceLiverpool has no current plans to sign Jarell Quansah this summer, according to BBC Sport.That's despite the Reds holding a buyback clause after selling the defender last year, and the recent injury to Joe Gomez leaving options at the back depleted before the new season begins.Jarell Quansah #26 of England looks on during the first half of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Bronze Final between France and England at Miami Stadium(Image: Getty)29th Jul08:31 BSTRayan a 'dream target'Bournemouth's Rayan is considered a "dream target" by Liverpool, according to talkSPORT.A transfer might prove to be tricky right now though, with the teenager's release clause, worth around $114M, doesn't kick in until 2027.Andoni Iraola of course worked with Rayan for a short time at Bournemouth, with the Brazilian having impressed after joining the Cherries back in August.Rayan has impressed since joining Bournemouth in the January transfer window(Image: (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images))29th Jul08:09 BSTMidfielder exit confirmedLiverpool has announced that academy midfielder Tommy Pilling has left the club, having completed a permanent move away.The 21-year-old has joined Slovakian side MFK Zamplin Michalovce, subject to international clearance.Pilling had been with Liverpool since the age of five, rising through the ranks to the U21s, as well as being named on the bench in the Carabao Cup last season.(Image: Lewis Storey/Getty Images)29th Jul07:52 BSTBarcola agreement reachedBradley Barcola has reached a verbal agreement with Liverpool over a transfer, according to French outlet L'Equipe.The winger is claimed to have been in contact with the Reds' head coach Andoni Iraola, and has given his approval for a move to Anfield, although no contract has been signed yet.Liverpool is said to have begun discussions with Paris Saint-Germain. The European champions are apparently open to selling Barcola, but remain firm on their huge valuation, with the gap between them and the Reds said to be "significant".PSG winger Bradley Barcola has been linked with Liverpool(Image: Maja Hitij - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)29th Jul07:46 BSTNew York flight canceledLiverpool's preparations for its second pre-season friendly have been thrown into chaos.