Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Bradley Barcola talks, Cody Gakpo claim, Fernandez-Pardo request

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They care deeply about Brentford and they support the team in the right way every step of the journey." (Image: Getty Images)14:29Tom SunderlandBarcola 'not worth £145m'Former Liverpool star Steve Nicol has attempted to discourage his old side from signing Bradley Barcola.Reds fans received a boost on Wednesday after reports indicated Liverpool have opened talks with PSG regarding a deal for the player, who's supposedly valued in the region of £145million.However, European Cup-winner and four-time league champion Nicol has suggested the deal is not worth it at the expense of a British transfer record."Well, I’m glad that they’ve got interest in Barcola," he told ESPN. "There’s no question he’s a player.

"They really like the player."Gakpo, 27, could be the latest major signing to head to north London, where Spurs have gone on a spending streak this summer.The Netherlands international fell behind in Arne Slot's pecking order last term following the arrival of Hugo Ekitike but is now targeting a resurgence under new boss Andoni Iraola.Cody Gakpo of Liverpool (Image: Maja Hitij - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)13:30Tom SunderlandFourth Akliouche bid rejectedL'Equipe has reported Paris Saint-Germain's fourth bid for Monaco's Maghnes Akliouche has been rejected.The revised offer was worth £38.4million, with Les Monegasques alleged to be holding out for between £50m and £60m.The 24-year-old was part of France's World Cup squad and has two years remaining on his contract at the Stade Louis II.Liverpool are reportedly interested in the attacking midfielder, though it's understood he prefers the Parc des Princes as a destination.Maghnes Akliouche is said to want PSG (Image: 2024 Soccrates Images B.V.)13:06Tom SunderlandSalah ultimatumMohamed Salah has reportedly been given a take-it-or-leave-it offer by Turkish side Besiktas.The Super Lig outfit is hoping to beat teams from Saudi Arabia and Major League Soccer to the Liverpool icon's signature.Sporting director Onder Ozent spoke to the media at a recent press conference and said: "Besiktas' offer, made on its own terms, is on the table."If a response to this offer comes, it can be evaluated. (Image: FRANCK FIFE / AFP via Getty Images)11:02Tom SunderlandCity leading Bouaddi chaseAnother Ligue 1 asset gathering huge Premier League interest is Ayyoub Bouaddi, who has been linked with Liverpool this summer.However, Fabrizio Romano has reported rivals Manchester City lead the chase and are locked in talks with Lille over a move.City will be expected to press ahead more seriously for the 18-year-old in the event Rodri is sold, with Real Madrid hovering around his signature.Bouaddi was already earning rave reviews prior to his star displays for Morocco at the World Cup, with speculation of a move to one of Europe's superpowers unsurprisingly growing since then.Ayyoub Bouaddi has been linked with several clubs this summer (Image: Ayman Aref/NurPhoto via Getty Images)10:29Tom SunderlandLiverpool set for PSG talks over BarcolaSky Sports News has reported Liverpool are ready for showdown talks with Paris Saint-Germain in their bid to sign Bradley Barcola.The Reds are alleged to have come to an understanding with Barcola's representatives over personal terms.However, satisfying PSG's transfer expectations looks certain to be the far more difficult side of the deal.Les Parisiens reportedly want £145million for Barcola, who has already turned down offers to discuss a contract extension after entering the final two years of his current deal at the Parc des Princes.That figure would see Liverpool set a new British transfer record only 12 months after shelling out £125m for Alexander Isak.

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)07:41Tom SunderlandFernandez-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)07:29Tom SunderlandBruno 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. (Image: Getty Images)07:22Tom SunderlandAkliouche 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)15:56Chris BurnsGlenn Hysen shares Parkinson's diagnosis Liverpool icon Glenn Hysen has revealed he is battling Parkinson's disease.