Liverpool Pursues Winger Deals Ahead of Transfer Deadline
Liverpool aims to secure winger deals before the summer transfer window closes.
The club’s primary goal during this transfer period has been to enhance their one-on-one capabilities on the flanks. This urgency increased following the departure of Mohamed Salah, who joined Trabzonspor on a free transfer.
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Andoni Iraola reportedly seeks at least five winger options for the upcoming season. With Victor Munoz recently signed for £34 million from Osasuna, there remains room in the squad for additional wide players.
Liverpool Set to Make Another Bid for Barcola
The current targets are Bradley Barcola and Yankuba Minteh. Minteh, 22, is a Brighton winger who was signed from Newcastle for £30 million back in 2024.
Richard Hughes has had two offers turned down for the Gambian winger, valued at £50 million and £60 million respectively. Despite these setbacks, the Reds’ sporting director is expected to make a new offer in the region of £70 million to finalize a deal for the left-footed player.
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Barcola’s situation presents more challenges. Paris Saint-Germain is reportedly demanding £145 million for the 23-year-old France international.
As of now, Liverpool has not shown willingness to meet that asking price for the forward, who transferred from Lyon for approximately £40 million in 2023.
Arsenal Poised to Enter Barcola Negotiations
Though under contract with PSG until 2028, Barcola currently does not feature in the first-team plans as the club assesses his future.
It is highly likely that Liverpool will resubmit a bid to persuade the two-time European champions to negotiate.
However, the major hurdle is that the Anfield club do not have an unobstructed opportunity to acquire Barcola.
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A report from Caught Offside suggests that Arsenal is preparing to swoop in and seize the opportunity to sign Barcola.
“PSG are firm on their £130 million upfront demand for Barcola, with potential add-ons pushing the total to £145 million. Liverpool, conversely, values Barcola at a maximum of £120 million,” the report indicates.
“There remains no agreement between Liverpool and PSG regarding Barcola, creating a substantial gap in their valuation.
“Arsenal has not completely stepped back and may re-engage in negotiations if it becomes evident that this deal is stalling.”
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Barcola May Favor Move to Arsenal
Barcola reportedly prefers a transfer to Anfield, but if it becomes clear that a deal is not possible, he could shift his focus to Arsenal.
“He might also consider Arsenal appealing, as the 23-year-old could be enticed by the idea of living in London,” the report notes.
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Arsenal has shown readiness to invest in a new forward. After selling Leandro Trossard and seeking a buyer for Gabriel Martinelli, Mikel Arteta is intent on bolstering his attacking options.
With interest in Vinicius Junior prior to his contract renewal at Real Madrid, Arsenal finds itself with available funds, positioning Barcola as a potential target in the market.
Liverpool are chasing a couple of winger deals before the summer transfer window closes.
The Reds’ stated aim for the current transfer period has always been adding one-v-one quality out wide. That need was stepped up when Mohamed Salah left for Trabzonspor on a free transfer.
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Andoni Iraola is believed to be seeking at least five winger options to choose from for the season. And with Victor Munoz onboarded following his £34m arrival from Osasuna space remains in the squad for more widemen.
Liverpool will return with Barcola bid
The two in the frame right now are Bradley Barcola and Yankuba Minteh. Minteh, 22, is a Brighton winger who signed from Newcastle for £30m back in 2024.
Richard Hughes has had two bids knocked back for the Gambian – worth £50m and £60m respectively. Undeterred by that rejection however the Reds’ sporting director is expected to return with a bid worth £70m to get a deal for the left-footer over the line.
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Barcola is a more complicated case. Paris Saint-Germain are reported to be seeking a deal worth £145m for the 23-year-old France international.
And so far Liverpool have not been minded to pay that amount for the forward who joined from Lyon for around £40m back in 2023.
Arsenal waiting to hijack Barcola deal
He is under contract in Paris until 2028 but right now is not part of the first-team picture while his future is being sorted out.
Liverpool are practically guaranteed to return with another bid in an attempt to convince the two-time European champions to do business.
The big problem is the Anfield side do not have a clear run at Barcola.
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And a report in Caught Offside is claiming that Arsenal are waiting in the wings to hijack a deal for Barcola.
“PSG are not budging on their demands for Barcola: £130m up front, with the possibility of add-ons taking it to £145m. Liverpool, by contrast, view Barcola as being worth £120m maximum,” the report reads.
“Liverpool and PSG still have no agreement on Barcola, there’s a significant gap in valuation.
“Arsenal haven’t completely gone away, and could aggressively enter the conversation again if it becomes clear this deal is really stalling.”
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Barcola is open to Arsenal move
Barcola is believed to favour a move to Anfield but if it becomes apparent that a deal isn’t in reach then he will switch his allegiance to Arsenal.
“He could also be open to Arsenal, with the 23-year-old likely to be tempted by the prospect of living in London,” the report reads.
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Arsenal clearly have got money to spend on a new forward. Having offloaded Leandro Trossard – and with a buyer being sought for Gabriel Martinelli – Mikel Arteta is serious about adding to his forward options.
A deal was sought for Vinicius Junior before the Real Madrid superstar renewed his contract. That money is now burning a hole in Arsenal’s pocket – with Barcola looming into view as a genuine market opportunity.
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