Liverpool hold further talks with Paris Saint-Germain over Bradley Barcola after missing out on Yankuba Minteh

The Premier League club have been in negotiations with the French champions throughout the summer, although there remains a gap in valuation between the two sides.

PSG are understood to be seeking around £145m for the France international, but discussions have been described as positive and there is optimism that an agreement can be reached with just one week remaining before the transfer deadline.

Relations between Liverpool and PSG are understood to be good at the highest level, with hopes that those connections can help the clubs find a compromise over Barcola’s valuation.

Liverpool are currently the only club pursuing Barcola, who has entered the final two years of his PSG contract. The 23-year-old has also reportedly grown dissatisfied with his role at the European champions.

The Reds’ priority throughout the transfer window has been to strengthen their options in wide areas, with the club keen to sign two wingers if possible.

Alongside their pursuit of Barcola, Liverpool have also explored a move for PSG team-mate Ibrahim Mbaye, who operates on the right wing.

They have also stepped up their interest in Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh, with the Seagulls having already rejected two offers.

Liverpool made an opening £60m bid for Minteh last week and reports have claimed that the offer was subsequently increased to £70m. However, as with their pursuit of Barcola, the player’s valuation has proved a significant stumbling block.

Brighton are understood to want £80m for the winger, a figure Liverpool are reportedly unwilling to pay. The Reds are not expected to return with another offer unless the Seagulls lower their asking price.

Liverpool’s pursuit of Minteh highlights their desire to add further quality and depth in the wide areas before the transfer window closes.

Despite their pursuit of attacking reinforcements, Liverpool are not looking to sell Cody Gakpo despite interest from Tottenham and Manchester City.

The Reds would likely need to bring in two new wingers before they would consider allowing the Netherlands international to leave, with their focus firmly on strengthening their attacking options before the deadline.

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FAQs

How much does PSG want for Bradley Barcola?

Paris Saint-Germain are understood to be seeking around £145m for Bradley Barcola, although Liverpool remain hopeful of reaching an agreement with the French club.

Are Liverpool still interested in Yankuba Minteh?

Yes. Liverpool have made two offers for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh, with the latest reported to be worth £70m. Brighton are understood to want £80m.

How many wingers do Liverpool want to sign?

Liverpool are hoping to sign two wingers this summer if possible as they look to strengthen their options in wide areas.

Will Liverpool sell Cody Gakpo?

Liverpool do not currently want to sell Cody Gakpo despite interest from Tottenham and Manchester City. The Reds would likely need to sign two new wingers before considering his departure.

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