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Liverpool sign Barcola in £123m deal and expect Gakpo to stay after City offer £80m

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Liverpool sign Barcola in £123m deal and expect Gakpo to stay after City offer £80m

France international says title ‘one of my biggest dreams’Club rejected weekend Gakpo bid from Manchester CityBradley Barcola is aiming to win the Premier League after completing his move to Liverpool from Paris Saint-Germain for an initial £106m, which could rise…

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Liverpool have signed France international Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain for an initial £106m, with potential add-ons taking the deal to £123m. Barcola has stated winning the Premier League is among his biggest ambitions. Manchester City made a weekend offer of £80m for Cody Gakpo, but Liverpool rejected the bid and expect him to remain at the club.

What we know

  • Barcola joins Liverpool from PSG on a deal potentially worth £123m total
  • The France international has described a Premier League title as a major personal goal
  • Liverpool rejected Manchester City's £80m approach for Gakpo over the weekend

Why it matters

Liverpool's acquisition of Barcola represents significant investment in attacking depth, whilst their rejection of City's Gakpo offer signals intent to retain key squad members during the summer window and strengthens their competitive position.

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