Liverpool have intensified their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, with reports indicating a potential transfer fee of approximately £86 million. This move comes as the club prepares for the early departure of Mohamed Salah, signaling a shift in their attacking options.
Meanwhile, the Reds are also revisiting interest in Joel Ordonez, a defender from Club Brugge valued around €45 million. This interest follows the exit of Ibrahima Konate, despite the recent signing of Jeremy Jacquet. Ordonez remains on the radar not only of Liverpool but also other top clubs including Chelsea, Newcastle, Juventus, and Tottenham, highlighting the competitive nature of the defensive market this summer.
International Updates and Player Status
On the international stage, Japan’s national team coach Hajime Moriyasu has made the significant decision to exclude Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo from the upcoming World Cup squad due to a left foot injury. Endo, who has since announced his retirement from international football, expressed that he has “no regret” about his departure. In his absence, Ko Itakura has been named captain, stepping into a leadership role for Japan.
From Germany’s camp, analysis has singled out Liverpool’s Florian Wirtz as a crucial figure in coach Julian Nagelsmann’s preferred 4-2-3-1 formation, particularly from the left side of the pitch. Despite a challenging season at club level under Roger Schmidt at Bayer Leverkusen, Wirtz’s recent goal contributions and assists underscore his importance as Germany prepares to face Curaçao.
In Brazil’s squad, Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has revealed that he missed most of Liverpool’s final matches due to hamstring issues, prioritizing recovery to be fully fit for the World Cup. He is expected to start in Brazil’s opening fixture against Morocco and expressed confidence in coach Carlo Ancelotti’s team readiness.
Transfer market speculation continues around other Liverpool players as well. Reports indicate that Cody Gakpo has not formally requested a transfer, despite interest from Bayern Munich and clubs in Italy. The recent £70 million transfer of Gordon to Barcelona may influence Gakpo’s valuation. With Federico Chiesa likely to leave his current club, Gakpo could become a pivotal figure in upcoming transfer dealings.