Liverpool have a lot of business left to be resolved before Tuesday's transfer deadline, with a raft of deals that could be completed in the next 24 hours
Cody Gakpo and Harvey Elliott during a Liverpool training session.
Cody Gakpo and Harvey Elliott are each in the running to leave Liverpool this week(Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
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Andoni Iraola and the Liverpool board are in for a busy final 24 hours in the summer transfer window. Both departures and potential new arrivals mean the squad of today could look a lot different to the one tied to the club tomorrow at 11pm.
The Reds appear to have finally landed their dream summer signing in Bradley Barcola after weeks of graft in negotiations. The left winger has signed from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal totalling £123million, which is a lot less than the French giants were originally demanding.
Barcola, 23, may not be the last star name to arrive through the doors, however, as Liverpool line up more big business. And the ECHO has compiled a list of seven deals to keep an eye on between now and the end of play on Tuesday.
Bradley Barcola
For all intents and purposes, it seems all but a done deal that Barcola is a Liverpool player. However, those within the Liverpool board are experienced enough to know it's not over 'til the fast lad signs.
Barcola's deal is made up of a £106m commitment, plus another £17m in add-ons. That's a considerable reduction from the £145m sum PSG were originally demanding for the player, who underwent his medical on Merseyside yesterday.
It would be catastrophic if for some reason Barcola sisn't sign for Liverpool at this late stage of the transfer window. However, of all the entries on our list, this should be a relative formality compared to the rest, with an announcement expected today.
Cody Gakpo
The deal that currently looks most likely to materialise before the transfer window slams shut tomorrow. Cody Gakpo has been a man in demand this summer but now looks closer than ever to actually leaving the club.
Manchester City have stormed in front of Tottenham in the race to sign the Netherlands international over the last few days. Not only that but The Athletic reported on Saturday that Gakpo is in favour of the move as the two clubs open talks.
The Dutchman will be expected to play largely as a back-up to Erling Haaland if he does make the move to City. Liverpool will reportedly get £85m out of the deal, though it may not go through until the Reds find an adequate replacement.
Ismaila Sarr
Potentially the most likely transfer to go through this week as Liverpool seek to finally resolve their right-wing dilemma. Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr is reported to have already been the subject of a £50m bid from Anfield but is still in talks over a move.
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That's according to Fabrizio Romano, who published a new video on Sunday claiming all parties are still in discussions. The Senegal forward turns 29 in February and is perhaps older than Liverpool would like in a Mohamed Salah replacement but the club finds itself in something of a desperate position.
Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh had originally caught Liverpool's eye as they also saw a £60m offer for his signature rejected. Iraola's side appear to have moved on after reportedly being told the Gambian would cost £80m, seemingly ending that pursuit.
James McConnell
Iraola may end up having a big say over the immediate future of young midfield prospect James McConnell. After spending some time on loan at Ajax last season, the 21-year-old is reportedly close to joining Preston on a season-long deal.
The Daily Mail has reported Iraola would like to see McConnell stay, however, especially after Curtis Jones moved to Inter Milan. It now seems as though the gem has a big decision on his hands in whether to chase first-team minutes or stay and fight for the Liverpool cause with little promise of prominence.
Federico Chiesa
Another potential departure from the club either today or tomorrow is Federico Chiesa. The Italian's chances of moving have been limited by a recent injury, though the possibility is definitely there that the forward could be sent away from Anfield.
A move back to Serie A has been framed as most likely, with Bologna emerging as the latest interested party. However, Chiesa seems determing to fight for his future at Anfield after FootMercato reported he had already turned down interest from Atletico Madrid, Napoli, Roma, Como and Fiorentina.
Matias Fernandez Pardo
Lille's Belgian forward #07 Matias Fernandez-Pardo (R) celebrates scoring Lille's third goal from the penalty spot during the French L1 football match between Lille LOSC and RC Lens at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy
Lille's Matias Fernandez Pardo reportedly handed in a transfer request earlier this summer(Image: SAMEER AL-DOUMY, AFP via Getty Images)
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Following reports Liverpool want a Cody Gakpo replacement before they agree to sell to City, the Reds could do a lot worse than Matias Fernandez Pardo. The Lille attacker offers a very similar profile both in terms of physicality and his versatility along the front line.
TEAMtalk has kept a close watch over the transfer in recent weeks and reflected recent reports in France suggesting Newcastle are at the head of the queue. However, one of Arsenal or Liverpool could still steal in before the deadline passes.
Reports earlier this summer suggested Fernandez Pardo, who has been suspended for Lille's opening games this season, had asked to leave the Decathlon Arena. That could play into Liverpool's favour, with the forward supposedly commanding a price-tag of £60m.
Harvey Elliott
Last but not least, it's Liverpool prerogative to find a resolution regarding the future of Harvy Elliott. Last season's loan at Aston Villa ended up being a waste of time for all parties, except for the fact Elliott got to lift the Europa League title during his stay.
Valencia, Napoli and Lazio have each been credited with interest, with the Spaniards even agreeing terms with the player, according to Romano. However, Liverpool would rather sell a player who now has less than 12 months remaining on his contract, while most suitors are claimed to be interested in loans.