Greek left-back at Liverpool, Greece international
Liverpool are pursuing Barcola from PSG, with talks expected after PSG value him at around €145m. Liverpool see him as a potential replacement for Salah and are negotiating amid broader squad changes ahead of the new season.
Elliott has returned to Liverpool after a difficult Villa loan, describing it as a second chance. He has played nine league games for Villa, with a clause forcing Villa to buy at £35 million if he reached 10 appearances. He is aiming to cement his place under Andoni Iraola while remaining open to future moves.
Liverpool’s pre-season tour has seen tensions flare after Dominik Szoboszlai handed the captain’s armband to Kostas Tsimikas rather than Curtis Jones, prompting a post-match exchange. Szoboszlai later says there is no conflict and the captaincy will be settled by the club’s captain and coach.
Liverpool rescue a late point at Newcastle as Szoboszlai’s 99th-minute penalty cancels Ngumoha’s 100th-minute goal; questions arise over attack depth and transfer plans amid growing concerns about creativity and squad quality.
Liverpool hold Forest to a 2-2 draw after leading twice, with Victor Muñoz equalising in the 82nd minute. The match was marred by a delayed substitution sequence due to a malfunctioning board, prompting post-match criticism from Iraola and others.
Liverpool has hosted a busy start under Andoni Iraola, drawing with Fulham and sharing points as the Spaniard adapts to a congested schedule. The team shows signs of improvement but still seeks sharper attacking output after a mixed run of results.
Bradley Barcola nets a hat-trick on his 238th career appearance, guiding Liverpool to a 6-3 win over Linzer AK in Linz. Wirtz provides an assist, Iraola defends his squad, and Barcola lays down a marker for Premier League form.
Real Madrid has staged a dramatic late comeback in Rome, overturning a 3-1 deficit with three goals in the final six minutes to beat Roma 4-3. The turnaround follows an opener by Marten de Roon and a Mbappe equaliser, with corners proving decisive as Carlos Espí, Endrick and Antonio Rudiger seal the win.