It’s set to be a busy end to the transfer window at Anfield. The Reds have already recruited Jeremy Jacquet and Victor Munoz but Andoni Iraola is yet to add an experienced forward to his front line following the departure of Mohamed Salah.
All signs point towards that being Paris Saint-Germain star Barcola, who has refused to sign a new deal at the Parc des Princes and subsequently been left out of the matchday squad by Luis Enrique. The Frenchman’s arrival at Liverpool could trigger the sale of Gakpo.
Tottenham Hotspur prepare £70m Liverpool bid
Dutch journalist Joost Blaauwhof has provided the latest on Gakpo’s future when speaking to The Redmen TV. The reporter claims that discussions about the player are already underway behind the scenes between Liverpool and Tottenham.
The things that I’ve heard around the player and Tottenham Hotspur is that he’s open to the move. Liverpool is one of the biggest clubs in the world, so he’s not desperate to leave, but when they come over and make him a star player and all the things are set up… I think it could be a very quick transfer.
“Spurs have already announced to Liverpool that they are coming in with a bid when Barcola or another striker is coming in [to Anfield].
“They already know what Liverpool are demanding, around £70million. With Barcola already coming in – and Barcola is not coming for the bench, he’s coming to play on the left wing.”
Gakpo made 52 appearances across all competitions last season under Arne Slot, and managed just nine goals and six assists across those outings. Those 15 goal contributions were a fall from the 25 the winger hit over the 2024/25 campaign.
Cody Gakpo goal contributions at Liverpool:
Goals
Assists
Goal Contributions
2022/23
7
3
10
2023/24
16
7
23
2024/25
18
7
25
2025/26
9
6
15
The £250,000-a-week forward enjoyed an impressive World Cup with three goals and an assist for the Netherlands, but faces serious competition on the left flank should Barcola arrive at Liverpool. Iraola also has rising star Munoz competing for a place, following his £34.5 million move from Osasuna.
Those arrivals are believed to have led to Gakpo believing his long-term future is not at Liverpool and, while he will not press the club for an exit this summer, the chance to be a starting XI shoo-in under Roberto De Zerbi is a tempting prospect.
Fees correct prior to summer 2026
All 10 found — excellent!
It would be another marquee addition for Tottenham, who have already spent considerably over £200 million on Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes and Jan Paul van Hecke this summer.
Spurs spent significant sums on Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons and Mathys Tel last summer but the trio of forwards failed to impress as the North London side flirted with relegation under Thomas Frank.
Gakpo only signed a new deal with Liverpool last year and is under contract at Anfield until 2030. The Reds paid around £40 million to sign the player from PSV Eindhoven in January 2023.
Celtic are set to accelerate their quest for another goalkeeper this summer as the transfer window edges towards a close.
The Hoops are reported to be exploring a move for Southampton shot-stopper Gavin Bazunu this week, with a £4 million deal also said to have been agreed with a different Championship target.
Martin O’Neill is in the market for competition to push current first choice Viljami Sinisalo, who is without a serious rival for his place following the departure of Kasper Schmeichel this summer.
The Finland international has done a respectable job since replacing Schmeichel between the sticks at the end of last season and the rise of the 24-year-old has led to speculation that Celtic could calm their search for another experienced goalkeeper.
Celtic ‘explore’ move for Southampton goalkeeper
However, that does not seem to be the case, with several goalkeeping targets emerging this week. In a latest roundup of transfer ongoings at Southampton, the Daily Echo claims that Celtic are ‘exploring’ a move for Bazunu, who is expected to leave St Mary’s Stadium. Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb are also linked and could provide competition for the Glasgow giants.
Bazunu was first choice for Southampton over the first half of the 2025/26 campaign but lost his place to Daniel Peretz in January. Bazunu was then sent on loan to Stoke City, but managed just six appearances due to a persistent thigh injury.
The 6ft 2in Republic of Ireland international is still just 24 years old, with his best years as a goalkeeper ahead of him. Bazunu has not yet featured in a matchday squad for Southampton this season, Tonda Eckert persisting with Peretz and back-up George Long.
Celtic have also been credited with serious interest in Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Balazs Toth. Similarly to Bazunu, the Rovers man’s departure from his club appears inevitable before the close of the window.
The Hungary international is in the final 12 months of his contract and Tony Mowbray has opened the door for him to join a ‘Champions League club’, amid links with Celtic. Reports from Hungary this week have claimed that the Hoops have agreed a £4 million fee with Blackburn Rovers for the deal.
Either arrival will have to oust Sinisalo from the starting XI, but that is a competition that O’Neill will relish. Speaking about the goalkeeper’s rise to first team star in March, the Celtic boss said: “I have been pleasantly surprised. It’s nice to see him try to take this chance in difficult circumstances for a goalkeeper regardless of what happens, with the shadow of what’s going on in the background.
“He’s been wanting to do well and he’s been thrown into some big games. Apparently he did well at Ibrox last season too.
“I’ve been really pleased with him, really pleased. That [being No 1 next season] may be a decision for someone else to make, but I’m really delighted with him.”
Sinisalo has started all three of Celtic’s fixtures so far this season, conceding just one goal and managing two clean sheets.
Transfer Verdict: Gavin Bazunu v BalazsToth
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If Celtic are to add another goalkeeper to the squad before the end of the transfer window, it appears that their shopping will be taken to the Championship. Both Bazunu and Toth offer O’Neill very similar profiles.
At 24 years old, Bazunu would offer the Hoops a younger option compared to 28-year-old Toth. Both have similar levels of playing experience, although the latter’s 111 appearances in Hungary come at a lower level than the Southampton man, who has tasted the Premier League.
Fees correct prior to summer 2026
All 10 found — excellent!
Both deals look easy to pull off for Celtic. Bazunu is surplus to requirements at St Mary’s Stadium and Mowbray appears ready to drive Toth to a new destination himself.
The verdict? If both offer ultimately the same product, Celtic must opt for the younger of the two in Bazunu, who has the potential to cement himself in the starting XI for seasons to come.
Inter Milan have reached an agreement to sign Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones for €35million (£30million), according to Fabrizio Romano.
Jones spent last season on the periphery of Arne Slot’s squad at Anfield, starting just 18 Premier League games for the Dutch manager. This has prompted the player and his representatives to explore potential moves, and Inter have subsequently emerged as the team to pry him away from his boyhood club.
A verbal agreement has been reached between the two clubs, although a consensus on personal terms is yet to be reached.
However, the deal is expected to materialise, with a medical for the player being planned.
Jones will leave Liverpool having made 228 appearances for the Merseysiders, winning two Premier League titles in the process.
The New Orleans Saints and Dallas Cowboys’ joint practice session looked more like a WWE match at times, with Brock Rechsteiner at the heart of the action.
Son of WWE Hall of Famer Scott Steiner and current Superstar Bron Breakker, Rechsteiner followed up a minicamp tryout by signing with the Saints earlier this year.
Several fights reportedly broke out during Tuesday’s session, with altercations reaching double digits. Rechsteiner’s physical battle with Cowboys safety Jalen Thompson caught the eye, going viral on social media.
Son of WWE Hall of Famer Goes Viral in NFL Fight
In a clip that surfaced online, the 23-year-old initially got heated with Dallas cornerback Caelen Carson. After his face mask was almost pulled off, Rechsteiner then turned his attention to Thompson, who was one of many players to get themselves involved in the scuffle.
Members of both teams flew into the heart of the fight, with Thompson quickly finding himself stuck in a waistlock. Rechsteiner then tossed his opponent up in the air with a suplex, a move his father and cousin would be proud of. Watch the footage below.
It wasn’t the only controversial moment of the session. Cowboys linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku threw a punch before being tossed by officials. Meanwhile, Erik McCoy of the Saints threw an opponent’s helmet in the air. NBC claimed as many as 10 fights broke out.
Brian Schottenheimer, the Dallas Cowboys’ head coach, spoke out about the incidents. He shared his annoyance, saying (per talkSPORT): “Right now, I’m in charge of fight club. We’re going to play on the edge and we’re not going to take s*** from anybody.”
He then admitted it was a two-sided issue, with his players giving as good as they got. “But at the same time, I don’t think (the Saints) were the only ones stirring up the s***. I think we might’ve been stirring it up as well. It was a sloppy practice all in all, and it’s got to be better.”
Fans Suggest Career Change For NFL Star
After watching the clip, many fans have suggested Rechsteiner has a future career in the squared circle. After all, his family ties indicate he could have what it takes to make it as a WWE Superstar.
One fan wrote on X: “Can’t wait for him and Bron to win the tag titles in five years,” while another added: “You can easily see how Brock Rechsteiner is Scott Steiner’s son.”
“Gotta pick someone else to mess with. That guy was raised in a family of monsters,” was the assessment of one X user. It’s also believed that the clip of his recent suplex will live on in memory: “This is going to be on his highlights when he goes to WWE in the future.”
