Ibrahim Mbaye in action for PSG against Real Mallorca.
Ibrahim Mbaye in action for PSG against Real Mallorca.
Liverpool's preparations for the new season are ramping up, with the team now back from its tour of the US and looking ahead to the next phase of pre-season.
And transfer activity needs to increase, too, with Bradley Barcola remaining a top target and his PSG teammate, Ibrahima Mbaye, another player to be considered this summer.
Wins over Wrexham and Sunderland were followed by a capitulation against Leeds in Chicago, as Andoni Iraola learned plenty about his team, which was a mixture of senior stars and academy prospects. Chiefly, the need for more squad depth was apparent.
Matches against AS Monaco and Como now await Liverpool, as the new Premier League season beckons the team forward for the coming weeks.
Before that all gets started again, the Reds will be hoping to get some deals done. So far, only two signings have been made, with Jeremy Jacquet and Victor Munoz joining the club.
So, with that said, you can keep up to date with the latest Liverpool transfer news and rumors with our live blog throughout another busy day of action.
Liverpool still wants to sign Bradley Barcola from PSG this summer, but it won't be a cheap deal to do.
The French side has moved to sign a couple of new forwards in recent times (Ajax's Mika Godts and Monaco's Maghnes Akliouche) which would suggest that it is preparing for an exit.
We'll see what happens, but the clock is ticking.
France's Bradley BARCOLA celebrates his goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 match between France and Sweden at MetLife Stadium on June 30, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Baptiste Fernandez/Icon Sport via Getty Images)
Bradley Barcola is the subject of transfer interest from Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)
Liverpool trained yesterday as new signing Victor Munoz met his teammates for the first time, but center-back Jeremy Jacquet was still absent.
The Reds really could do with a defensive signing. While it won't be a stopgap for a few weeks, three of the eight senior defenders that Liverpool has are out of contract next summer and half of them are currently injured.
KIRKBY, ENGLAND - AUGUST 05: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Jeremie Frimpong of Liverpool during a training session at AXA Training Centre on August 05, 2026 in Kirkby, England. (Photo by Nikki Dyer/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Jeremie Frimpong takes on Victor Munoz during Liverpool training(Image: Getty Images)
It is understood that Liverpool is considering Ibrahim Mbaye as an option this summer, with the Reds well aware of the need to bolster their forward line.
However, nothing is advanced at this stage. Unlike Bayer Leverkusen, Liverpool has not held talks yet with PSG about a move for the 18-year-old, though he would be open to an approach.
Mbaye played for PSG yesterday as it lost 3-0 to Real Mallorca.
PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye.
PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye.(Image: Judit Cartiel/Getty Images)
Welcome to our latest Liverpool FC live blog, where we'll have all the latest on Bradley Barcola, Ibrahim Mbaye and much more throughout the day.
Victor Munoz was with his new teammates for the first time yesterday but Jeremy Jacquet was absent from training. Let's see who else joins them as new signings in this window...