{
  "id": 1440796,
  "title": "Liverpool targets both excluded from squad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/liverpool-targets-both-excluded-from-squad",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T06:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/liverpool-targets-both-excluded-squad-065000081.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Liverpool’s pursuit of attacking reinforcements before the summer transfer window shuts appears to have gained a new dimension, with Paris Saint-Germain forwards Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye missing from the squad for a crucial match. According to recent reports, the Merseyside club has been engaged in negotiations with the Ligue 1 champions regarding potential moves for the two forwards, though no agreement has been reached thus far. Both players possess different attributes but align with the modern trend of signing attacking talent with high ceilings. Their absence from the matchday roster has naturally sparked transfer speculation, especially as the transfer window nears and selection decisions are more closely scrutinized. PSG’s asking price for Barcola and Mbaye is reported to be €200 million combined, which reflects the duo's quality and Paris' bargaining power. While Liverpool's interest is clear, they would need significant movement in the talks for any potential move to succeed. Both Barcola, a seasoned 23-year-old, and Mbaye, a promising 18-year-old, fit Liverpool's vision for an attacking rebuild. For a club balancing immediate impact and long-term planning, their combination of experience and upside makes strategic sense. Recent additions to PSG’s attack, such as Mika Godts from Ajax and Ferran Torres from Barcelona, could potentially create a more favorable situation for a sale, as competition within the forward ranks intensifies. Liverpool’s recruitment team will closely monitor the situation, weighing the opportunities against PSG's high valuation. If the club believes the deal can be structured advantageously, Barcola and Mbaye could emerge as headline-grabbing signings for Liverpool in the final stages of the window.",
  "summary": "Liverpool Transfer Interest in Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye Grows After PSG Squad OmissionLiverpool’s search for extra firepower before the summer transfer window closes appears to have taken a...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}