PSG have agreed a deal to sign Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche, perhaps signalling that they are ready to sell Bradley Barcola to Liverpool.
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Monaco accept PSG bid for Maghnes Akliouche
Having withdrawn from the race to sign Yan Diomande, PSG have opted to recruit Akliouche from Monaco.
It is widely reported that the Parisiens have had a bid of £42.7 million accepted by their Ligue 1 opponents for the left-footed right-winger.
This Is Anfield understands that Liverpool actually enquired about the 24-year-old’s availability earlier this summer.
3DKT0TJ MONACO, MONACO - JANUARY 28: Maghnes Akliouche of AS Monaco looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD8 match between AS Monaco and Juventus at Stade Louis II on January 28, 2026 in Monaco, Monaco. (Photo by Alberto Gandolfo/BSR Agency)
3DKT0TJ MONACO, MONACO - JANUARY 28: Maghnes Akliouche of AS Monaco looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD8 match between AS Monaco and Juventus at Stade Louis II on January 28, 2026 in Monaco, Monaco. (Photo by Alberto Gandolfo/BSR Agency)
However, it seems Barcola was their priority and Akliouche moving to PSG could open the door for Liverpool to get their man.
The selling club are not exactly cash-strapped so they can still drive the price for Barcola, reportedly valued by PSG at £145m.
The Reds won’t pay that sum, though, and see his price as closer to £80m.
LFC News: Inter offer for Jones & Cannonier’s new club
NEW YORK, USA - Wednesday, July 29, 2026: Liverpool's Curtis Jones during a pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and Wrexham AFC at Yankee Stadium. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
NEW YORK, USA - Wednesday, July 29, 2026: Liverpool's Curtis Jones during a pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and Wrexham AFC at Yankee Stadium. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
• Inter have returned with an improved offer for Curtis Jones of £29.9m, according to the Athletic – that is still below Liverpool’s valuation which is upwards of £34m
• Liverpool youngster Oakley Cannonier has moved to Singapore Premier League side Hougang United – in his farewell social media post, he made a point to only thank “SOME of the staff”
• Liverpool are to have the strange quirk of facing six clubs with new managers in their first six games: Newcastle, Forest, Ipswich, Fulham, Bournemouth and Man City – let’s hope there’s no new manager bounce for them!
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Former AC Milan player Franco Baresi on the pitch at half time during the Barclays Premier League match at St James' Park, Newcastle. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday August 31, 2013. See PA story SOCCER Newcastle. Photo credit should read: Lynne Cameron/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Editorial use only. Maximum 45 images during a match. No video emulation or promotion as 'live'. No use in games, competitions, merchandise, betting or single club/player services. No use with unofficial audio, video, data, fixtures or club/league logos.
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• The legendary Italian defender, Franco Baresi, has sadly at the age of 66 – he is deemed among the greatest-ever, having won six Serie A titles and three European Cups
• Chelsea have been fined £10m and given a suspended two-window transfer ban after admitting to 74 breaches in total of FA regulations, mostly relating to agents – not exactly much of a punishment
• Arne Slot has turned down the Al Ahli manager’s job and the position of Netherlands head coach in favour of aiming to return to club management in Europe’s major leagues, report ESPN
• Chelsea‘s Mykhailo Mudryk has been cleared to play again after his doping ban was resolved by WADA – he last played in November, 2024
Liverpool FC: On this day
NASHVILLE, USA - Saturday, July 25, 2026: Liverpool's Calvin Ramsay during a friendly match between Liverpool FC and AFC Sunderland at the Nashville SC Stadium. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
NASHVILLE, USA - Saturday, July 25, 2026: Liverpool's Calvin Ramsay during a friendly match between Liverpool FC and AFC Sunderland at the Nashville SC Stadium. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Happy Birthday to Calvin Ramsay who turns 23 years old, having been born on July 31, 2003.
If the relatively young full-back impresses Iraola in pre-season, he could enjoy an unexpected renaissance after threatening to break into the squad properly last year.
With Conor Bradley still out for a long period and Liverpool not convinced on Jeremie Frimpong‘s ability to be their first-choice right-back, there is a door open for Ramsay to fill the Scottish void left by Andy Robertson‘s exit.
Chelsea corner flag – Chelsea said in a statement they welcomed recognition from the Premier League of their exceptional co-operation (Nick Potts/PA)
Chelsea corner flag – Chelsea said in a statement they welcomed recognition from the Premier League of their exceptional co-operation (Nick Potts/PA)
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