Liverpool approaches signing of Bradley Barcola amid Cody Gakpo uncertainty
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 2:25 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Liverpool is reportedly close to finalizing a deal for PSG winger Bradley Barcola, with an initial fee exceeding £100 million. Manager Andoni Iraola did not offer assurances regarding Cody Gakpo's future, amidst interest from Tottenham and Manchester City. Iraola indicated that Gakpo's departure could hinge on acquiring additional wingers. Liverpool has already had bids rejected for Brighton's Yankuba Minteh and is also interested in Crystal Palace’s Ismaila Sarr. The transfer window closes soon, leading to speculation about final deals.
- •Liverpool nearing £100m deal for Bradley Barcola from PSG.
- •Manager Andoni Iraola cannot guarantee Cody Gakpo's stay.
- •Gakpo has interest from Tottenham and Manchester City.
- •Liverpool's bids for Yankuba Minteh reportedly rejected.
- •Ismaila Sarr also on Liverpool's radar ahead of transfer deadline.
- 3:51 PMYahoo Sports — A good deal for both clubs?
- 2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Andoni Iraola hinted at next Liverpool transfer after Bradley Barcola
- 1:50 PMYahoo Sports — Andoni Iraola provides update on Cody Gakpo future as Liverpool close in on Bradley Barcola
"All along, Andoni Iraola has spoken about how he is waiting for 1 September when he knows what his squad will look like come the end of the window and there was certainly a sense inside the media room on Thursday that, even with Bradley Barcola's impending arrival, Liverpool might not be done yet. Iraola hoped to have "good news" around Barcola as that deal edges closer, but he refused to guarantee that Cody Gakpo would still be a Reds player come the end of the window. Liverpool are in the market for another winger, in addition to Barcola, and there is a possibility the Netherlands forward could leave.
"Andoni Iraola has suggested it’s not a guarantee that Cody Gakpo will remain a Liverpool player after the September 1 deadline.The Dutchman has been heavily linked with a potential move to Premier L...
"Liverpool have agreed a deal in principle with PSG for Barcola
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 3:51 PMA good deal for both clubs?
All along, Andoni Iraola has spoken about how he is waiting for 1 September when he knows what his squad will look like come the end of the window and there was certainly a sense inside the media room on Thursday that, even with Bradley Barcola's impending arrival, Liverpool might not be done yet. Iraola hoped to have "good news" around Barcola as that deal edges closer, but he refused to guarantee that Cody Gakpo would still be a Reds player come the end of the window. Liverpool are in the market for another winger, in addition to Barcola, and there is a possibility the Netherlands forward could leave.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 2:25 PMAndoni Iraola hinted at next Liverpool transfer after Bradley Barcola
Andoni Iraola has suggested it’s not a guarantee that Cody Gakpo will remain a Liverpool player after the September 1 deadline.The Dutchman has been heavily linked with a potential move to Premier L...
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 1:50 PMAndoni Iraola provides update on Cody Gakpo future as Liverpool close in on Bradley Barcola
Liverpool have agreed a deal in principle with PSG for Barcola
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