Liverpool's continued pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola is expected to bear fruit, according to BBC Sport. The outlet suggests that while the transfer is "dragging on", it is "very likely" that an agreement between PSG and Liverpool will be struck before the transfer window shuts on September 1.
Barcola Deal Edging Closer
Feran Torres and Mika Godts have joined French forward Maghnes Akliouche as attacking reinforcements at PSG this summer, rendering Barcola's departure seemingly unavoidable. Speaking on the After Foot podcast, via the ECHO, French journalist Fabrice Hawkins also indicated that Liverpool could secure Barcola if certain conditions are met.
He maintains there is no appetite at PSG to keep hold of the young talent, though the sticking point remains his valuation, with PSG reportedly demanding £145m for the winger. Reports suggest that Liverpool have put forward verbal proposals, although no official written bids have yet been submitted.
It has also been indicated that the next formal written offer will be the one to clinch the deal, with a fee somewhere between £111m and £128m expected to be enough to get it over the line.
Minteh Price Tag Set
The latest developments in Liverpool's pursuit of Brighton star Yankuba Minteh have come to light, with the Seagulls reportedly demanding in excess of £70million for the winger.
Liverpool had an opening bid of £50m knocked back, and despite increasing that figure by £10m, a second offer was similarly rejected. The Athletic's David Ornstein, speaking to TNT Sports on Saturday, suggested the Reds' pursuit of the player "definitely stands a chance."
However, he indicated that Liverpool have alternative targets should the figures surrounding the Gambian international prove "not right". He went on to say that Brighton are holding firm on a £70m fee "in excess of with add-ons".
It was subsequently clarified that it remains unclear whether the Reds are prepared to stretch that far to get a deal over the line. Nevertheless, Liverpool could take a gamble on the player, according to Ornstein, with Minteh among the most sought-after wingers in the Premier League.
