Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Ibrahim Mbaye deal, Bradley Barcola talks, Ezri Konsa rumors

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLIVEUpdated 10 mins agoLiverpool news and transfers live as PSG forward Ibrahima Mbaye emerges as an option, the Bradley Barcola saga rumbles on, and Ezri Konsa is touted as a possible targetIbrahim Mbaye in action for PSG against Real Mallorca.(Image: JAIME REINA / AFP via Getty Images)Liverpool's preparations for the new season are ramping up, with the team now back from its tour of the US and looking ahead to the next phase of pre-season.And transfer activity needs to increase, too, with Bradley Barcola remaining a top target and his PSG teammate, Ibrahima Mbaye, another player to be considered this summer.Wins over Wrexham and Sunderland were followed by a capitulation against Leeds in Chicago, as Andoni Iraola learned plenty about his team, which was a mixture of senior stars and academy prospects. He would have been outstanding down the right for Liverpool, playing week in, week out and scoring and setting up goals."But he’s an Arsenal player, so you have to look at other good wingers who can do that job."(Image: FIFA via Getty Images)Today11:15 BSTMatias Fernandez-Pardo linked Liverpool and Arsenal are both eyeing Lille winger Matias Fernandez-Pardo, according to Caught Offside.The Reds want Bradley Barcola but that deal hasn't happened yet, while the Gunners are after Vinicius Jr, but he might end up staying at Real Madrid if a new contract can be agreed.Matias Fernandez-Pardo has reportedly handed in a transfer request.(Image: Alex Livesey - FIFA, FIFA via Getty Images)Today10:45 BSTBradley Barcola latest PSG is insisting on getting more than $173 million (£128 million) for Bradley Barcola, according to L'Equipe, which is why a transfer move to Liverpool has not yet materialized.The suggestion in France is that the Reds would like to pay $138 million (£103 million), with a compromise yet to be reached.

Barcola is open to the move.Bradley Barcola could join Liverpool in the summer transfer window(Image: (Photo by Johnny Fidelin/Icon Sport via Getty Images))Today10:15 BSTIan Rush exhibition openedA new exhibition celebrating the career of Liverpool's all-time top goalscorer, Ian Rush, has been unveiled at Anfield. Maybe, though the Magpies allowing that appears unlikely.The report claims Liverpool, Manchester United, Aston Villa, Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund are all keen.Alexander Isak was replaced by Nick Woltemade at Newcastle(Image: Getty Images)Today09:15 BSTMohamed Salah receptionIt would be fair to say that Trabzonspor fans are very pleased that Mohamed Salah has signed for their team.The Liverpool legend was confirmed as having signed for the Turkish outfit on Wednesday with his next club finally decided.Content cannot be displayed without consentToday08:45 BSTVictor Munoz sacrifice New Liverpool signing Victor Munoz.(Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Today08:15 BSTBradley Barcola moveLiverpool still wants to sign Bradley Barcola from PSG this summer, but it won't be a cheap deal to do.The French side has moved to sign a couple of new forwards in recent times (Ajax's Mika Godts and Monaco's Maghnes Akliouche) which would suggest that it is preparing for an exit.We'll see what happens, but the clock is ticking.Bradley Barcola is the subject of transfer interest from Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Today07:45 BSTJeremy Jacquet still absent Liverpool trained yesterday as new signing Victor Munoz met his teammates for the first time, but center-back Jeremy Jacquet was still absent.The Reds really could do with a defensive signing.

While it won't be a stopgap for a few weeks, three of the eight senior defenders that Liverpool has are out of contract next summer and half of them are currently injured.Jeremie Frimpong takes on Victor Munoz during Liverpool training(Image: Getty Images)Today07:18 BSTIbrahim Mbaye latestIt is understood that Liverpool is considering Ibrahim Mbaye as an option this summer, with the Reds well aware of the need to bolster their forward line.However, nothing is advanced at this stage. Unlike Bayer Leverkusen, Liverpool has not held talks yet with PSG about a move for the 18-year-old, though he would be open to an approach.Mbaye played for PSG yesterday as it lost 3-0 to Real Mallorca.PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye.(Image: Judit Cartiel/Getty Images)Good morningWelcome to our latest Liverpool FC live blog, where we'll have all the latest on Bradley Barcola, Ibrahim Mbaye and much more throughout the day.Victor Munoz was with his new teammates for the first time yesterday but Jeremy Jacquet was absent from training.