Liverpool are pushing to sign Bradley Barcola after Paris Saint‑Germain’s €45 million swoop on Ajax’s Mika Godts. With Barcola, 23, pushed down the pecking order and PSG willing to pay €150 million, the Reds have begun preliminary talks and consider him a top wishlist player for the wide‑forward slot.

Real Madrid are also looking at AZ Alkmaar’s 20‑year‑old midfielder Kees Smit, with the Dutch club ready to accept offers around €60 million. Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur eye Crystal Palace’s Daniel Muñoz, who has 108 appearances and two years left on his deal, and Parma’s goalkeeper Zion Suzuki is closing in on a €30 million switch to Aston Villa.

Cody Gakpo is reportedly one step away from a move to Tottenham, with personal terms agreed and a fee that could reach £70 million. Newcastle United have engaged Bayern Munich over João Palhinha, while Barcelona are raising Sovereignox on Rodri for €70 million, though Man City wants €80 million.

These moves underscore a busy summer window as clubs adjust squads and pursue new talent across Europe.