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Liverpool legend was brutally axed by new Newcastle United boss but had the last laugh

Matthias Jaissle has been appointed the new head coach of Newcastle United and will hope to enjoy a winning start against Liverpool later this month

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Sadio Mane has already told Liverpool why they should sign 'exceptional' Ibrahim Mbaye

Liverpool are weighing up whether to make a possible move for Paris Saint-Germain forward Ibrahim Mbaye

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Liverpool latest: PSG close in on Bradley Barcola replacement as bid situation explained

Things could be about to get interesting for Liverpool in the transfer market as the push to sign PSG ace Bradley Barcola rumbles on

source https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-bradley-barcola-latest-psg-34403315

Liverpool's best XI as things stand with Rio Ngumoha vs Cody Gakpo question answered

New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has some difficult decisions as he contemplates his preferred starting line-up

source https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpools-best-xi-things-stand-34400362

Liverpool should take advantage of contract situation to land their perfect centre-back

Liverpool could enter the new Premier League season dangerously hampered by their defensive situation

source https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-transfer-centre-back-iraola-34394231

Liverpool problems are about to become glaringly clear for Andoni Iraola

Liverpool will ramp up their pre-season preparations when the squad reconvenes at the AXA Training Centre on Wednesday

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Alexander Isak responds after Liverpool return ends in setback - 'work to be done'

Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has spoken after making his first appearance under new head coach Andoni Iraola

source https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/alexander-isak-responds-after-liverpool-34395759

Liverpool transfers - Every deal done this window rated by our experts

Liverpool have been busy in the transfer window this summer and here we assess the moves that have been made so far

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Liverpool have been given three transfer green lights as targets worth £240m lined up

Liverpool are still waiting to make a splash in the transfer market this summer - but that could be about to change

source https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-transfer-targets-barcola-konsa-34393653

Andoni Iraola sent Curtis Jones transfer plea after Liverpool contacted by Inter over £30m deal

Inter have made another approach for Curtis Jones and are willing to raise their offer for the Liverpool midfielder, who has just one left on his current deal

source https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/curtis-jones-liverpool-inter-transfer-34397740

Five transfers Liverpool can complete this week as Reds get Bradley Barcola green light

Liverpool could seal five deals this week with their opening game of the new Premier League season just weeks away

source https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-five-transfer-window-signings-34391509

“Said yes; personal terms agreed” – Fabrizio Romano drops transfer development amid Bradley Barcola talks

PSG are set to test the waters at Ajax with a package deal worth around €45m [£38.5m] for Mika Godts.

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Fabrizio Romano reports on X (formerly Twitter) that the Ligue 1 Champions have already secured personal terms with the Belgian winger.

Luis Enrique’s men are looking to bolster the options in the forward line amid reported talks with Liverpool over the potential sale of Bradley Barcola.

PSG going big on forwards amid Mika Godts talks

Mika Godts, Ferran Torres, and Maghnes Akliouche… PSG aren’t messing around this summer, are they?

EXCL: Paris Saint-Germain send official bid over €40m to Ajax for Mika Godts.

Negotiations moving fast as package around €45m is on the table for the Belgian winger, close to Ajax initial €60m valuation.

Mika Godts said yes to PSG and personal terms are agreed. pic.twitter.com/1j8sHCkGXB

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 2, 2026

And credit to them on moving on so fast after missing out on Yan Diomande, it seems, to Real Madrid.

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Although it does beg the question as to what on earth Liverpool are doing at a time when they desperately need to reinforce the right wing.

We do appreciate that whether or not we sign Barcola will likely have a significant impact on the remaining business we conduct this summer.

But it does come across as if our recruitment team doesn’t have much peripheral vision in the window, while our European competitors are actively plugging gaps after selling Goncalo Ramos and Kang-in Lee.

Why haven’t Liverpool been looking at Godts?

Again, even should PSG be forced into paying Ajax’s ideal asking price for Mika Godts (sitting at €60m [£51.3m]), are we seriously saying that Liverpool are so cash-strapped they can’t afford to even consider this as a serious option?

Look, we get that there are other key areas in the squad that need addressing. The centre-back situation is looking like a joke of colossal proportions and there are rumours flying about that Jeremie Frimpong could be considered a genuine right-wing option for 2026/27. Perhaps that latter point is why we’re suddenly feeling a little touchy about Liverpool’s plans for the flanks.

But if we’re in such a pathetic state heading into the new season that we’re considering throwing the Dutchman into the forward line, it’s probably worthwhile to consider buying an actual winger. Perhaps even any winger, regardless of their natural position.

Ultimately, Liverpool don’t seem to mind that they’re stacked to high hell with naturally left-sided wingers anyway. And Godts can, technically, file out on the right side, even though he’s primarily featured on the left for Ajax in two consecutive campaigns.

Better to see a competent winger, though, surely, on the right as part of Andoni Iraola’s array of flank-swapping wide men than a fullback shunted up to the pitch when we’re limited in the right-back department.

On the plus side… Bradley Barcola

Right, onto more positive matters…

We’d have to suggest that PSG’s clear interest in Mika Godts does at least indicate that the Champions League holders are preparing for life without Bradley Barcola.

We certainly can’t imagine the Frenchman will be keen staying put and competing for minutes in a left side also containing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and the Belgian wide man.

Liverpool player ratings - Two get 4s after Reds collapse in second half against Leeds United

Liverpool player ratings from Soldier Field as Andoni Iraola's side conclude their pre-season tour of the United States in Chicago against Leeds United

source https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-player-ratings-two-4s-34393089

Three ways Liverpool can line up with Bradley Barcola – new Ngumoha role to Wirtz switch

How the Reds could line up this season coming should they add Bradley Barcola to their ranks this summer

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Liverpool handed fresh Andoni Iraola verdict as exciting prediction made after Arne Slot sacking

Andoni Iraola is currently in the US preparing for his first season in charge of Liverpool after he replaced the sacked Arne Slot last month

source https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/andoni-iraola-liverpool-premier-league-34390651

Not joining Liverpool is my biggest regret in football – I was halfway through my medical

Liverpool missed out on signing one former Premier League star after he decided the transfer "didn't feel right" despite being midway through his medical

source https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-tranfer-news-leeds-medical-34368206

Liverpool transfer clock is ticking and there are still a lot more questions than answers

Victor Munoz remains Liverpool's most recent signing despite links with numerous players, and there still questions over the futures of several figures at Anfield

source https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-transfer-clock-ticking-still-34385799