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

The Guardian Sport · 31 August 2026 at 17:38

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 City Bradley 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 to £123m.

The France international has signed a five-year deal.

Andoni Iraola has prioritised signing wingers this summer after replacing Arne Slot.

Barcola follows the arrival of Victor Muñoz as the former Bournemouth head coach aims to rebuild the front line.

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