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Liverpool's Transfer Window: Sarr Pursuit Stalls as Club Confirms No More Incomings
Liverpool have confirmed their business is done for the transfer window despite reported interest in Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr. The club rejected a £80m bid for Cody Gakpo and signed Bradley Barcola, leaving fans concerned about replacing Mohamed Salah on the right wing.
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Liverpool Close Window with No More Signings
Liverpool will not be bringing in any more players before the transfer window shuts, talkSPORT understands. The club's stance was confirmed on talkSPORT's White and Jordan by chief football correspondent Alex Crook, who said: "Interestingly, I've been speaking to people at Liverpool this morning and they tell me their business is done in terms of incomings in this window."
Crook added: "I think Liverpool fans on deadline day might be a bit disappointed with the lack of numbers they've recruited this summer. They haven't replaced Mohamed Salah on that right-hand side."
Gakpo Stays as City Bid Rejected
Liverpool rejected Manchester City's £80million bid for Cody Gakpo, who was also of interest to Tottenham, according to both Daily Express and talkSPORT. The Reds had made plans for Gakpo's potential exit earlier in the window by unsuccessfully pursuing Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh, as reported by talkSPORT.
Sarr Pursuit Hits Dead End
An approach for Crystal Palace flyer Ismaila Sarr also fell short as the Eagles were not willing to entertain a sale so late in the window, talkSPORT reported. Daily Express reported that Sarr has reportedly gone on strike in an attempt to force a late move to Liverpool, with Palace standing firm in their determination to hold onto him. Liverpool had a £50m offer knocked back last week,and Palace are seeking £75m for their prized asset, according to Daily Express.
Reliable African football journalist Foday Manneh claims that a move for Sarr is not taking place, despite the Palace star going on strike, as reported by Daily Express. Palace's ownership is not prepared to lower their asking price, Daily Express added.
Barcola Arrives as Salah Replacement Question Lingers
Bradley Barcola arrived from Paris Saint-Germain for £123million, according to Daily Express; talkSPORT reported the £106million arrival of the French winger. Although capable of playing anywhere across the front three, Barcola is predominantly a left-winger, talkSPORT noted.
Gakpo played on the right side of Liverpool's attack in their 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest on Saturday, but he is unlikely to be a long-term solution, according to talkSPORT. Summer recruit Victor Munoz can play on the right but operates more on the left while teenage sensation Rio Ngumoha almost exclusively features on the left wing, talkSPORT added. The lack of out-and-out options at right wing adds another unwanted headache for Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola, who is yet to pick up his first league win in charge, talkSPORT reported.
Defensive Concerns Raised
Liverpool have conceded four goals in two games,and have kept just five clean sheetsin their last 22 league fixtures, according to talkSPORT. Arsenal legend Martin Keown believes Liverpool's leaky defence could scupper their ambitions of challenging for the Premier League. Asked if Liverpool have enough to contest for the title, Keown replied: "Not quite at the moment." He added: "I think the full-backs look a little weak defensively. Iraola took nine games at Bournemouth to get his first win and there's a lot of information the players are not taking on board. The back line don't seem to shift forward enough to do the press."
Iraola will hope to avoid a third-straight game without a league win when Liverpool return to action on Friday night away to Ipswich Town, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm.
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Framing: Highlights a transfer disagreement and concerns over the Sarr decision
Facts Included:
Liverpool received a £80m bid from Manchester City for Cody Gakpo, which was rejected and then the club decided to keep the Dutch forward.
Crystal Palace and Brighton both wanting £75m each for Sarr and Minteh.
Bradley Barcola arrived on Monday in a £123million move from Paris Saint-Germain.
Reliable African football journalist Foday Manneh claims that a move for Sarr is not taking place, despite the Palace star going on strike in an attempt to force the transfer.
Palace’s ownership is not prepared to lower their asking price.
In a recent Express Sport poll, voters were asked if Liverpool should sign another winger. An overwhelming 81 per cent of those who responded said ‘yes’.
Head coach Andoni Iraola stressed patience in the market after drawing 2-2 with Nottingham Forest on Saturday, telling talkSPORT: "I think now we need to be patient."
Framing: Highlights Liverpool's decision to not sign a new attacker, with references to Cody Gakpo staying and an update on Ismaila Sarr. — Measured but with a hint of concern over squad depth, especially right-wing options and defensive record.
Facts Included:
Liverpool will not be bringing in any more players before the transfer window shuts, talkSPORT understands.
Liverpool rejected Manchester City's £80million bid for Cody Gakpo, who was also of interest to Tottenham.
Liverpool had made plans for Gakpo's potential exit earlier in the window by unsuccessfully pursuing Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh.
An approach for Crystal Palace flyer Ismaila Sarr also fell short as the Eagles were not willing to entertain a sale so late in the window.
The £106million arrival of Bradley Barcola.
Liverpool's stance was confirmed on talkSPORT's White and Jordan by chief football correspondent Alex Crook, who felt some Reds fans 'might be a bit disappointed'.
Crook said: "Interestingly, I've been speaking to people at Liverpool this morning and they tell me their business is done in terms of incomings in this window."
Crook said: "I think Liverpool fans on deadline day might be a bit disappointed with the lack of numbers they've recruited this summer."
Crook said: "They haven't replaced Mohamed Salah on that right-hand side."
Although capable of playing anywhere across the front three, Barcola is predominantly a left-winger.
Gakpo played on the right side of Liverpool's attack in their 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest on Saturday, but he is unlikely to be a long-term solution.
Summer recruit Victor Munoz can play on the right but operates more on the left while teenage sensation Rio Ngumoha almost exclusively features on the left wing.
The lack of out-and-out options at right wing adds another unwanted headache for Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola, who is yet to pick up his first league win in charge.
His side have conceded four goals in two games.
An alarming trend for the Reds, who have kept just five clean sheets in their last 22 league fixtures.
Arsenal legend Martin Keown believes Liverpool's leaky defence could scupper their ambitions of challenging for the Premier League.
Keown replied: "Not quite at the moment."
Keown: "I think the full-backs look a little weak defensively."
Keown: "Iraola took nine games at Bournemouth to get his first win and there's a lot of information the players are not taking on board."
Keown: "The back line don't seem to shift forward enough to do the press."
Iraola will hope to avoid a third-straight game without a league win when Liverpool return to action on Friday night away to Ipswich Town, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm.
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ClaimLiverpool will not be bringing in any more players before the transfer window shuts.
ClaimLiverpool had made plans for Cody Gakpo's potential exit earlier in the transfer window by unsuccessfully pursuing Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh.
ClaimAlex Crook, chief football correspondent for talkSPORT, confirmed Liverpool's stance that their business is done in terms of incomings in the window.
ClaimThe lack of out-and-out options at right wing adds another unwanted headache for Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola, who is yet to pick up his first league win in charge.
ClaimMartin Keown said: 'Iraola took nine games at Bournemouth to get his first win and there's a lot of information the players are not taking on board.'
ClaimAfrican football journalist Foday Manneh claims that a move for Ismaila Sarr is not taking place, despite the Palace star going on strike to force the transfer.
ClaimHead coach Andoni Iraola stressed patience in the market after drawing 2-2 with Nottingham Forest on Saturday, telling talkSPORT: 'I think now we need to be patient.'