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Liverpool Target Bradley Barcola in Late Window Push
Liverpool are engaged in further discussions with Paris Saint-Germain regarding a move for winger Bradley Barcola ahead of next Tuesday's transfer deadline. The Anfield club is exploring options to reinforce its forward line, though the French international represents an ambitious late-window target.
The pursuit of Barcola comes alongside other attacking maneuvers. Crystal Palace have reportedly turned down an initial approach from Liverpool for winger Ismaila Sarr. Meanwhile, Liverpool have yet to receive formal bids for attacking pair Harvey Elliott and Federico Chiesa, though the club remains open to listening to viable offers before the market closes.
Premier League Clubs Accelerate Deadline Business
Several other Premier League sides are actively adjusting their squads across multiple departments:
- Aston Villa have made enquiries for West Ham centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo as they seek a defensive replacement following the departure of Ezri Konsa to Arsenal.
- Chelsea are progressing in negotiations with Atalanta for 18-year-old defender Honest Ahanor and are reportedly weighing a bid for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott amid uncertainty surrounding Enzo Fernandez.
- Newcastle United maintain interest in securing a deal for forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo before Tuesday's cutoff.
- Arsenal are exploring high-profile attacking adjustments, with reports linking them to a proposal involving Viktor Gyokeres and Gabriel Jesus in part-exchange for Julian Alvarez.
Scottish Premiership Activity
North of the border, Rangers have received an offer in the region of £6m for winger Djeidi Gassama from Italian Serie A sides Monza and Parma. Elsewhere, St Mirren have reached an agreement to sign young defender Louis Jackson from Manchester United.
What to Watch Next
With the deadline approaching on Tuesday, negotiating windows are narrowing rapidly. Whether Paris Saint-Germain are willing to sanction a mid-season departure for Barcola will determine if Liverpool pivot to secondary wide targets or retain their existing attacking depth.