Liverpool Set to Sign Barcola for £120m as Transfers Heat Up
Liverpool are on the verge of a blockbuster move for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola in a deal that could reach £120m, with more than £100m guaranteed, as a major attacking reshuffle gathers pace across Europe.
The 21-year-old is closing in on becoming the latest headline signing at Anfield, and his arrival is expected to trigger a chain reaction. With Barcola poised to join, Cody Gakpo’s path towards Tottenham could soon clear.
Spurs remain strongly interested in the Netherlands forward and are waiting on Liverpool to finalise the Barcola transfer before pushing ahead. Gakpo’s future is now tied directly to how quickly Liverpool close the agreement with PSG.
Chelsea move for Ahanor
At Stamford Bridge, the recruitment drive shows no sign of slowing. Chelsea are in talks to sign Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor, one of the most highly rated young centre-backs in Serie A, according to BBC Sport.
The 18-year-old is viewed as a major long-term prospect, and Chelsea are attempting to bring him in before the window shuts as they continue their aggressive strategy of stockpiling elite youth talent.
Jackson to Villa, Watkins to Al Hilal
Aston Villa are preparing for a major change up front. Nicolas Jackson is set to undergo a medical after Villa agreed a £65m fee with Chelsea for the striker, reports The Telegraph.
That move is expected to pave the way for Ollie Watkins to complete a £51m switch to Al Hilal, a significant departure for Unai Emery’s side given Watkins’ central role in their recent rise.
Villa are not stopping there. They face competition from Crystal Palace for Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez, with Palace attempting to hijack the deal, according to BBC Sport. Villa have also asked about West Ham defender Jean-Clair Todibo, report the Daily Mail, as they push to reinforce the back line on multiple fronts.
Ipswich eye Abraham loan
Away from the Champions League contenders, Ipswich Town are closing in on a notable coup of their own. Sky Sports report that the promoted side are close to agreeing a loan deal with Villa for striker Tammy Abraham, in what would be a statement addition to their attacking options.
City and Arsenal track Ndiaye
At the top end of the Premier League, two title hopefuls are circling the same target. Manchester City and Arsenal are both monitoring Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye, according to TalkSport.
The Senegal international is reportedly valued at around £80m, a price that underlines how highly he is rated and hints at the scale of the battle that could unfold if either club decides to move.
As Barcola edges towards Anfield and Jackson towards Villa Park, the window is starting to move at full speed. The next few days will decide whether these tentative chains of deals snap — or reshape the Premier League’s attacking landscape.
