Liverpool Transfer Latest: Bradley Barcola Talks Advance as Cody Gakpo Exit to Tottenham Emerges
The final stretch of the window is gathering pace and Liverpool are firmly in the middle of one of the more significant stories developing in the market. According to Fabrizio Romano, attention remains centred on Bradley Barcola, with confidence growing over a move to Anfield, while Cody Gakpo has now entered the conversation as a possible departure if that deal is completed.
Romano set the tone for what he expects over the closing stages of the market, saying, “it’s going to be a crazy end of the window. So get ready in the next two weeks is going to be completely crazy busy.” He added, “many things are happening. The market is moving and so we have to be here ready to keep you updated.”
For Liverpool, the clearest thread in that movement concerns Barcola. Romano said, “Liverpool are working hard to sign Bradley Barcola” and stressed that this is a long-running pursuit, adding that “it’s been a story I’ve been following for months here on the on the channel May, June, July and we are now in August.”
Bradley Barcola remains Liverpool priority
There is still work to do before any agreement can be struck with Paris Saint-Germain, but the direction of travel is clear from Romano’s latest update. He said, “I can tell you guys that my confidence my feeling speaking to my sources on bread liberal to Liverpool is growing the confidence is absolutely absolutely growing.” He then underlined the point even further, stating, “So the chances to see Bradley Barcola joining Liverpool from Paris Saint-Germain are growing.”
That does not mean an immediate conclusion is expected. Romano was careful on the timing and said, “Then a financial agreement is still needed. So let’s wait the next steps of this negotiation but direct talks are ongoing.” He also revealed a significant detail on the player side, explaining, “The agreement with the player is okay and Barcola remains the absolute top priority for Liverpool from Paris and German.”
As for the short-term outlook, Romano added, “The conversations will continue these days. I don’t expect a breakthrough today. And also at the moment, tomorrow doesn’t look likely but from next week they will be in contact again and the Barcola story will be very very interesting because Liverpool are on it.”
Those quotes leave little room for doubt over Liverpool’s current focus. Barcola is the priority, the player agreement is in place, and club-to-club discussions are active. The central issue remains the financial agreement with PSG.
Gakpo future linked to Barcola move
Alongside the push for Barcola, Romano also highlighted a connected subplot involving Cody Gakpo. Liverpool’s stance earlier in the market was firm, particularly when Tottenham made their approach. Romano said, “Liverpool didn’t want to sell Cody Gakpo at the beginning of the market during June/July when Tottenham approached. The answer for Liverpool was always we want to keep the player. We don’t want to open doors. We don’t want to lose the player.”
That position may now be shifting, and only under a clear condition. Romano explained, “But now Liverpool if they sign Bradley Barcola, that could open doors to the exit of Cody Gakpo to Tottenham. That’s a possibility we absolutely have to take in consideration.”
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That is the key development around Gakpo. His future, based on this update, appears closely tied to whether Liverpool can complete the Barcola deal. Romano went further by suggesting that personal terms would not be the stumbling block. He said, “My understanding as I told you in the video yesterday is financial agreement same as Barcola to Liverpool and Gakpo to Tottenham would not be a problem. So I don’t see any problem on personal terms but it’s financial also in this case.”
In practical terms, that leaves Liverpool balancing two negotiations, one for an arrival, one for a possible exit. The Barcola move is the priority, while Gakpo to Tottenham is described as an active possibility if the finances align.
PSG stance adds intrigue to Liverpool chase
Romano also referenced comments made by PSG manager Luis Enrique, which add context to the Barcola situation. Discussing players who may want to leave, Luis Enrique said, “if a player doesn’t have a smile when he’s here when it’s come to training when he’s at the game maybe it’s better to find a different solution.”
Romano’s reading of that message was direct. He said, “Luis Enrique messages something like I’m not going to force anyone to stay here. Who wants to stay here? good who wants to go can go obviously has to be financially with a sense for Paris Saint-German.”
That final qualification matters. Liverpool may be encouraged by their progress with the player and by the growing confidence around the deal, but PSG’s price and terms remain decisive. Romano repeatedly returned to the same point, that a “financial agreement is still needed”.
For now, this remains one of the key situations to watch in the final days of the window. As Romano put it, “the Barcola story will be very very interesting because Liverpool are on it.”
Closing weeks set to define Liverpool window
Liverpool’s late-window strategy, based on this update, looks increasingly clear. Bradley Barcola is the leading target, direct talks are ongoing, and confidence is building. At the same time, Cody Gakpo could yet leave for Tottenham if Liverpool secure their priority signing and if the numbers fall into place.
Romano’s reporting points to movement on both fronts over the coming days, with next week likely to be particularly important. For a wider market overview and the original update, Fabrizio Romano’s latest briefing can be found via his channel.
What is certain is that Liverpool are active, Barcola is central to their planning, and Gakpo is now part of a developing chain of events that could shape the final phase of the window.