Cody Gakpo

Paul Merson has questioned whether Liverpool's £123m signing Bradley Barcola possesses the necessary 'guile' to succeed, raising concerns over Liverpool's tactical direction.

Liverpool's rejection of a late £80m Manchester City bid for Cody Gakpo precedes a tactical shift, with Andoni Iraola planning to deploy him centrally or on the right.

Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage has ruled out a January exit for Ismaïla Sarr following Liverpool's failed late summer bids of up to £50m.

Jamie Carragher warned £123m signing Bradley Barcola faces a major battle for starts after Cody Gakpo's impressive display against Ipswich Town.

Liverpool have completed the £123m signing of Bradley Barcola from PSG on a five-year deal, signaling a major squad rebuild under vice-chairman Amit Bhatia.

Liverpool are reportedly considering a January move for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh after failing to agree an £80 million deal in the summer.

Following Mohamed Salah's 2026 exit, Liverpool’s strategy has prioritised internal development over immediate recruitment, raising questions about squad balance under Andoni Iraola.

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has confirmed that Cody Gakpo will remain at Anfield following the collapse of a late-window move to Manchester City.