With less than a month to go until the 2026 summer transfer window closes, Liverpool have still only brought in one player on top of Jeremy Jacquet, who completed his switch to Anfield after a deal was agreed with Rennes in January.

Given Liverpool lost key influential players like Andy Robertson, Ibrahima Konate and Mohamed Salah, as well as manager Arne Slot, during the summer, that is quite surprising.

It hasn’t been for the want of trying however, especially in attack where the Reds have been working hard to find a successor to Salah.

The Merseyside outfit had identified RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande as a top target, but the Ivory Coast international then decided he wanted to join Paris Saint-Germain instead, although a move to Real Madrid now looks set to happen.

Liverpool look to need at least one more body in attack, and potentially two given Hugo Ekitike’s long-term injury and the fact that Cody Gakpo is being linked with a move to Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

While there have been links to players like Rayan of Bournemouth, who is on the radar of many top European clubs after his impressive start to life with the Cherries, there is one key target emerging.

BBC: Liverpool Preparing ‘Statement’ Barcola Move

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According to BBC Sport, Liverpool have identified Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola as their number one target after the failed Diomande move.

The report claims that while it would be unfair to label the Frenchman as Salah’s long-term replacement, bringing the 23-year-old to Anfield would be a ‘statement’ transfer deal, given the Champions League holders value him at £145m.

The Reds are yet to begin club-to-club talks with PSG according to the report, but they are willing to pay around £100m for the France international’s services.

Barcola is said to be unwilling to sign a new contract at the Parc des Princes, with his current deal to expire in 2028.

The winger is said to be open to a move to Anfield, 12 months on from previous transfer talks between the two clubs over a transfer.

Isak Would Love Barcola at Liverpool

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It would be fair to say that Alexander Isak’s first season at Liverpool following his British transfer record move from Newcastle United didn’t go to plan.

The Sweden international suffered a number of injury issues and ended the campaign with 22 appearances, scoring four goals.

The 26-year-old showed glimpses when he was fit of what he can do for the Reds, and he will be hoping that a full pre-season will help him to be 100% ready and firing for the upcoming season.

Isak certainly looked sharp in his 45 minutes against Leeds United at the weekend, and he is a player who will benefit from quick and creative players around him, just like Barcola.

You could certainly see Isak and Barcola as two players who have the quality to link up and form a strong understanding on the pitch, and the Frenchman has the quality and profile to occupy opposition defenders and create more space for those around him.

37 assists in 152 appearances for PSG shows the winger’s creativity too, and Isak would love some of that to boost his own goal tally in a red shirt.

Tottenham Hotspur have identified Savinho and Cody Gakpo as two signings they still want to make before the September 1 deadline, but talk is increasing that a new striker could still arrive too.

Roberto De Zerbi’s Tottenham rebuild is coming together nicely so far, with bundles of Premier League experience in north London, and Spurs’ transfer record broken twice for Mateus Fernandes and then Sandro Tonali.

As can be the case, it is the attacking additions that are taking the longest to get over the line, with all the club’s six additions so far being either goalkeepers, defenders or midfielders.

De Zerbi has confirmed that he is expecting two or three more signings before the transfer window shuts, with Savinho and Gakpo widely reported as two players the Italian wants at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next term.

Progress is slow however, with Manchester City seemingly wanting to land a replacement for Savinho before they have any intention of finalising an agreement with Tottenham, with the two parties having already held talks over a potential transfer 12 months ago.

Meanwhile, Liverpool are looking to add to their frontline following the exit of Mohamed Salah, rather than losing someone like Gakpo, who was a regular starter last term.

Of course, if the Reds complete some incoming business then things could change, but it remains a complicated deal to do.

Tottenham Make £55m Approach to Sign Victor Osimhen

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According to a report from CaughtOffside, Tottenham have made an approach worth £55m to sign Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen.

Tottenham have been linked with a number of different strikers in recent days, including Folarin Balogun and Nicolas Jackson, with a transfer likely to be pursued should either Dominic Solanke or Richarlison leave the club in the next few weeks.

It appears more like that the latter would leave than Solanke, who it has often been claimed De Zerbi is a big fan of, with the Brazilian consistently linked with a move away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

While there has been no official approach or direct contact between Spurs and Galatasaray yet, they are sounding out potential offers for a player that the Turkish giants are said to value at £65m.

Osimhen is a Huge Nicolas Jackson Upgrade

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While Jackson would join Tottenham with that Premier League experience that De Zerbi seemingly craves, there is no doubt that Osimhen has proven he is a level above his fellow African striker in recent years.

Since joining Chelsea in 2023, Jackson has scored 41 goals in club football, for the Blues and on loan at Bayern Munich last season.

In the same time-frame, Osimhen has 76, and he has been scoring at a rate of knots for Galatasaray across the two previous campaigns.

It was the Nigerian’s spell at Napoli that was most impressive though, as he was one of the key figures in Napoli’s historic 2023 Scudetto win, shining alongside Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in attack.

Osimhen has that X-Factor and has been labelled as the ‘best striker in the world’ by his international manager. While that is more than up for debate, he is clearly a player who deserves to be playing among the elite, and he looks to have all the attributes needed to be a big hit in the Premier League.

Newcastle United have agreed to shake hands with Arsenal on a deal to sell Bruno Guimaraes for a record-breaking fee, according to Lee Ryder.

The Magpies have been adamant they did not want to sell their captain this summer after already losing Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali for a combined fee of £170m, as they moved to Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur respectively.

But Arsenal have been pushing to find an agreement for the Brazilian, and after further talks in Spain, a deal is now on the verge of being agreed.

Newcastle Close to Agreement With Arsenal

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According to Chronicle Live, Guimaraes flew out to La Manga to link up with his current teammates for pre-season training, but held talks with new manager Matthias Jaissle and club chiefs to discuss his future.

The 28-year-old confirmed his desire to leave St James’ Park and move to the Premier League champions, with a deal until 2031 already agreed, and confirmed that he was not interested in discussing a new contract with the Magpies either.

Newcastle have now agreed to let him leave after talks with Arsenal reached a pivotal stage, and it’s now expected that they will shake hands on a deal worth a fixed-fee of £75m – making him the most expensive ever midfielder in his age bracket.

Chronicle Live understands that the entire £75m fee will be paid up front and with zero add-ons, making the deal much more beneficial to Newcastle as they look to replace their star man, with the new manager faced with a major rebuild.

A medical is expected to take place later this week, and Newcastle will now turn their attentions towards the future.

Arsenal Level Up Title-Winning Midfield

Arsenal won the Premier League as the best team in England last season, and they also reached the Champions League and Carabao Cup final. But by adding the former Lyon star to their midfield, they have managed to level up their squad.

Alongside Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi, plus Martin Odegaard, Eberechi Eze, Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly, the Gunners have got one of the deepest midfields around, and they have multiple different profiles for a number of scenarios.

Guimaraes will add leadership, ability and top-level experience to a team that is already winning, and Mikel Arteta has got his top target into the Emirates Stadium.