{
  "id": 1684576,
  "title": "Report: Liverpool ready to push hard to sign two forwards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/report-liverpool-ready-to-push-hard-to-sign-two-forwards",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T09:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/report-liverpool-ready-push-hard-095000211.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Liverpool are actively pursuing a double signing of PSG's Bradley Barcola and Ibrahima Mbaye, in a potential £155m deal, according to recent reports. Both players have personal terms already agreed with Anfield, meaning the only remaining hurdle is price. PSG's valuation for Barcola was initially around £145m, but his camp now believes a deal in the region of £125m could be reached. Mbaye, on the other hand, is being sought for closer to £30m, reflecting a significant drop from the club's initial £50m asking price. Liverpool’s plans to replace Mohamed Salah, coupled with the need for attacking depth, make this a compelling proposition. Head coach Andoni Iraola has signaled his willingness for Cody Gakpo to leave, provided a suitable replacement is secured. The transfer discussions hinge on Paris Saint-Germain's willingness to move away from their inflated valuation. If Liverpool can secure both signings at their estimated prices, it would send a strong message about their intent and financial capacity.",
  "summary": "Liverpool Transfer News: Barcola and Mbaye Talks Gather Pace in Potential £155m PSG Double DealLiverpool’s summer looks like it could get expensive, quickly. According to TeamTalk, the club have ma...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Report: Liverpool ready to sell two players after failed pre-season",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/report-liverpool-ready-to-sell-two-players-after-failed-pre-season",
        "published": "2026-08-18T10:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}