{
  "id": 3769998,
  "title": "Iraola hoping for ‘good news soon’ in Liverpool pursuit of Barcola",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/iraola-hoping-for-good-news-soon-in-liverpool-pursuit-of-barcola-3769998",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T15:37:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/08/27/iraola-hoping-for-good-news-soon-in-liverpool-pursuit-of-barcola"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Liverpool coach Andoni Iraola is eager for better news regarding a potential acquisition of Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola as the transfer deadline approaches. According to sources, negotiations with the European champions are progressing favorably, with a reported bid of up to £120 million (US$163 million) in the works. The Reds are also exploring options to sign Brighton's Yankuba Minteh and Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr to bolster their attack following Mohamed Salah's departure. Iraola admitted that while they are not yet close to finalizing a deal, they are actively seeking to strengthen the squad. He expressed uncertainty about the future of Cody Gakpo, who is reportedly on the radar of Manchester City and Tottenham, and reiterated that he cannot guarantee any player's arrival. Despite the uncertainty, Iraola remains focused on improving the team and gaining clarity on his squad ahead of the transfer deadline on September 2.",
  "summary": "Liverpool coach Andoni Iraola said the club are in the hunt for more wingers after reports that the Reds are edging closer to a deal for Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Barcola move from PSG to Liverpool 'on track': source",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/barcola-move-from-psg-to-liverpool-on-track-source",
        "published": "2026-08-27T13:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Iraola hoping for good news as Liverpool reportedly agree Barcola deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/iraola-hoping-for-good-news-as-liverpool-reportedly-agree-barcola-deal",
        "published": "2026-08-27T14:13:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Iraola hoping for ‘good news soon’ in Liverpool pursuit of Barcola",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/iraola-hoping-for-good-news-soon-in-liverpool-pursuit-of-barcola",
        "published": "2026-08-27T15:37:48.000Z"
      }
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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."
}