Liverpool weigh Barcola and Sarr moves amid Gakpo talks
Liverpool's lack of a holding midfielder remains a major issue. Wharton, Koné and Alex Scott are options, while Endo, Nyoni, McConnell or Jacquet could fill the role.
Liverpool have made a fresh offer for Ismaila Sarr, with talks ongoing and the winger keen on the move. Palace are yet to respond and remain in a strong position.
Van Dijk called Barcola 'a good player' as Liverpool near a £123m deal. Talks also continue with Crystal Palace over Ismaila Sarr after a £50m bid was rejected.
Liverpool have contacted Pedro Neto's agent as they seek a Gakpo replacement alongside Barcola. Chelsea are demanding close to £100m for the winger.
Gary Neville said Liverpool's recruitment is 'bizarre', warning Iraola is short in defence and midfield, and questioning the possible £85m sale of Gakpo to Manchester City.
Barcola said Liverpool No 29 is symbolic, inspired by FIFA's Alex Hunter story mode and a promise he made to himself when he was young.
Liverpool have conceded four in two league games under Iraola, with full-backs Frimpong and Kerkez exposed and the lack of a holding midfielder leaving the defence open.
Liverpool are linked with Estevao as a possible Cody Gakpo replacement, but Chelsea are urged not to sell the winger after his 8-goal debut season.
Liverpool are close to selling Gakpo to Manchester City and signing Barcola. If no other winger arrives, they could revive interest in Yankuba Minteh in January.
Liverpool's likely options for Friday's trip to Ipswich include an early call on Bradley Barcola, with Szoboszlai offering Iraola a tactical solution.
The EFL have criticised UEFA after Everton and Liverpool home fixtures were moved to avoid a scheduling clash that would have been a first since 1981.
Van Dijk urged Liverpool to keep Gakpo, calling him 'very important', despite a £123m deal for Barcola and growing talk of the forward joining Manchester City.
Liverpool's Barcola signing and uncertainty over Cody Gakpo's future could affect Manchester City's winger plans, with Ndiaye emerging as an alternative target.
Liverpool have opened talks with Bournemouth over Rayan as Gakpo nears an exit. The Brazil forward has a reported £130m release clause from 2027.
Liverpool have opened talks with Genk for 6ft 7in keeper Lucca Brughmans if Giorgi Mamardashvili leaves, while Cody Gakpo is reportedly ready to join Manchester City.
Alexis Mac Allister's father said the midfielder is 'not thinking about leaving Liverpool' and wants to stay, though no contract renewal talks have started.
Liverpool's transfer picture centres on Bradley Barcola, Cody Gakpo and winger targets including Yankuba Minteh and Jamie Leweling before the deadline.
