Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Bradley Barcola 'agreement', Yan Diomande update, Bruno Guimaraes bid

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Why wouldn’t you sign a player to come in and be a leader straight away?"Read the full story here.Robbie Fowler has revealed what the dressing room will be thinking(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Today07:41 BSTFernandez-Pardo 'requests transfer'Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo has reportedly asked to leave the club amid word of Liverpool's interest.The 21-year-old wide player has been the subject of interest from the Reds, along with Atletico Madrid and Chelsea.And reports out of Belgium have now indicated he has asked his current employers if he can leave th Decathlon Arena this summer.Fernandez-Pardo is reportedly valued at around £60million and would be considerably cheaper than some of Liverpool's targets.However, there's stiff competition for the Belgium international, who hs impressed in Ligue 1 since joining Lille in 2024.Matias Fernandez-Pardo is also at the World Cup(Image: Alex Livesey - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)Today07:29 BSTBruno Guimaraes bid increasedArsenal have reportedly upped their offer for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, who has also been linked with a move to Liverpool this summer.Guimaraes, 28, reportedly will not force a move to north London despite speculation he's very motivated to join the Gunners.ESPN Brasil has reported Arsenal's offer for the midfielder has been increased to £70million plus £5m in add-ons. However, that's still short of his supposed £80m valuation.It gives the Reds an idea of how much they'd have to fork out if they wanted to stand a realistic chance of signing the South American.However, that looks unlikely at this stage given the club's higher-priority needs in other positions.(Image: Getty Images)Today07:22 BSTAkliouche prefers PSGMonaco plammaker Maghnes Akliouche would reportedly prefer to sign for PSG ahead of Liverpool.The attacking midfielder has been linked with both parties for months now, though Les Parisiens have been the more active outfit in his recruitment.Luis Enrique's side are alleged to have already had three bids Akliouche turned down and are preparing a fourth.What's more, Foot Mercato has now reported the 24-year-old would rather stick in Ligue 1 and sign for the reigning champions than move to Anfield.Maghnes Akliouche could hand Liverpool an added bonus(Image: Jose Breton/NurPhoto/Shutterstock)28th Jul15:56 BSTGlenn Hysen shares Parkinson's diagnosis Liverpool icon Glenn Hysen has revealed he is battling Parkinson's disease.

The report adds that Liverpool are in discussions with their Parisian counterparts but as of yet have not broken ground over a reported £140million transfer fee.PSG winger Bradley Barcola has been linked with Liverpool(Image: Maja Hitij - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)28th Jul14:28 BSTBradley Barcola situation may force Liverpool into transfer repeatLiverpool's desire to sign a new winger could see them repeat their transfer spending of last summer, when the club shelled out huge fees for Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak.PSG are reportedly holding out for £140million for Barcola, with Liverpool said to be eager to lower the fee during negotiations.The International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES) Football Observatory have exclusively told the ECHO that their statistical model estimates Barcola's transfer value at just under £85m.But with PSG holding the advantage, with Barcola still having two years left on his current deal in France, could the Reds find themselves paying more to secure the winger?READ THE FULL STORY HERE.Bradley Barcola is top of Liverpool's shortlist of wide forward targets(Image: © 2026 Nicolò Campo)28th Jul13:59 BSTMilos Kerkez opens up on life under Andoni IraolaReds' full-back Milos Kerkez has discussed life under the Reds' new head coach.Speaking on the club's pre-season tour of the USA, Kerkez said: “I was delighted, honestly.“I worked for him before and he helped me and improved me a lot in the two years that I spent with him. 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.Bradley Barcola could be in a pickle with PSG(Image: FIFA via Getty Images)28th Jul12:27 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.Ibrahim Mbaye of PSG(Image: Getty Images)28th Jul11:57 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 president, by not making a populist decision, has 'stepped away from the table for now."Mohamed Salah has seen talks with Besiktas break down(Image: Getty Images)28th Jul09:48 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:Arsenal: 6/4Manchester City: 14/5Liverpool: 5/1Manchester United: 6/128th Jul09:40 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.28th Jul09:09 BSTReds 'bid for Barcola'Liverpool have made an opening bid for Bradley Barcola, according to teamTALK.While PSG are said to be looking to sell the French winger for around £145million, the outlet claims the Reds have agreed personal terms with Barcola.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.PSG winger Bradley Barcola has been linked with Liverpool(Image: Maja Hitij - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)28th Jul08:39 BSTCody Gakpo linked with a moveRumours that Cody Gakpo could leave Liverpool have begun to swirl once again.While the Reds are in need of numbers, with the club actively looking to add wingers to the squad, Turkish outlet Fanatik claims that Fenerbahce have "made an offer" for the Dutch star and confidently proclaimed he "will leave" Anfield this summer.It continues that Gakpo is open to a move, having been linked with a switch to Tottenham Hotspur earlier in the window.Cody Gakpo has been linked with a move away from Liverpool(Image: BSR Agency/Getty Images)28th Jul08:29 BSTLatest on Bradley BarcolaLiverpool will "do everything" to sign Bradley Barcola before the transfer window closes this summer. 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.Liverpool could make an opening offer for Bradley Barcola soon(Image: (Photo by Franco Arland/Getty Images))28th Jul08:24 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.Chelsea want Jordan Henderson(Image: Johnny Fidelin/Icon Sport via Getty Images)28th Jul08:18 BSTReds 'step up interest' in Juventus wingerItalian outlet Tuttojuve has claimed Liverpool have stepped up their interest in Francisco Conceicao.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.