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Liverpool pursues wingers Barcola and Minteh before transfer deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 9:45 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Liverpool pursues wingers Barcola and Minteh before transfer deadline

Summary

Liverpool remains optimistic about securing at least one winger, with ongoing discussions about Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain and Yankuba Minteh from Brighton. The club is reportedly weighing a third bid for Minteh after previous offers were rejected. Additionally, there are calls for a defensive midfielder amid concerns about recent defensive frailties which were evident in a recent draw against Newcastle. Liverpool aims to finalize at least one transfer before the window closes next week.

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By the Numbers

•Liverpool targets PSG's Barcola and Brighton's Minteh before the transfer deadline.
•Club has agreed personal terms with Barcola but seeks a fee resolution.
•Previous bids for Minteh valued at £60m were rejected by Brighton.
•A new holding midfielder is also considered crucial by the club.
•Transfer window closes Tuesday week, increasing urgency for Liverpool.

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9:45 AMYahoo Sports — Journalist: Liverpool ‘hopeful’ of making two ‘crucial additions’ before summer transfer deadline

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Liverpool ‘remain hopeful’ of signing at least one winger in the final few days of the summer transfer window, according to a prominent Reds journalist.The Merseyside giants have reportedly agreed...
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