Liverpool star now set for £70m exit after Bradley Barcola deal

Liverpool star now set for £70m exit after Bradley Barcola deal Liverpool Transfer Latest: Bradley Barcola arrival points towards Cody Gakpo exit Liverpool’s summer business appears to have taken another significant turn, with the expected arrival of Bradley Barcola now carrying clear implications for Cody Gakpo’s future. According to Anfield Watch , the Reds have effectively lined up a second major deal in the wake of the French winger’s move. The headline figure is striking. Liverpool have “agreed a deal for Bradley Barcola”, with the transfer described as “a massive move, costing the Reds a guaranteed £100m.” The report adds that “there’s potential for this one to reach £120m if add-ons are met”, underlining the scale of commitment behind the pursuit. Bradley Barcola transfer reshapes Liverpool attack There has been a long build-up to this one. Liverpool “have pushed for Barcola all summer”, and after missing out on other targets, they now look to have landed a player viewed internally as elite-level. The fee alone suggests status. As the report puts it, signing Barcola for that level of money is “a sign that he’s the no.1 choice”. That is where Cody Gakpo enters the picture. Barcola arrives as a left winger, joining a position already populated by Gakpo and other options. From a squad-building perspective, that congestion matters. The suggestion from the report is firm, stating there is “essentially no chance that he now remains at the club with Barcola.” Cody Gakpo exit gathers pace Tottenham Hotspur are said to be interested, while Liverpool have reportedly set a £70m asking price. If that valuation is met, it would hand the club fresh room to manoeuvre in the market and continue what has become an aggressive late-window push. Photo: IMAGO The logic is straightforward. Liverpool “desperately need to continue their late spend” and “the potential £70m for Gakpo goes a long way to sealing more deals.” On the information available, this is one to watch closely, and quickly. Our View From a Liverpool perspective, this feels like one of those reports that makes sense on paper, while still leaving plenty of nerves. Barcola is clearly a statement signing if the numbers are accurate, and no one can ignore a fee that could rise to £120m. That sort of outlay says Liverpool believe he can become a leading figure in the attack. Still, letting Gakpo go would be a big call. He has quality, versatility and experience, and supporters know how quickly depth can disappear over the course of a long season. It is easy to say the left side looks crowded in August, but injuries, form dips and fixture load can change that in weeks. There is also the wider question of balance. If Liverpool sell Gakpo to fund further deals, fans will want reassurance that this is part of a coherent strategy rather than a market reaction. Barcola may be the “no.1 choice”, but replacing a proven option with a new arrival always carries an element of risk. For now, this feels plausible rather than certain. If interest in Gakpo is concrete and Liverpool truly are ready to cash in at £70m, then movement could come fast. Until then, many supporters may admire the ambition, while still wondering whether one major attacking addition really has to mean one major attacking exit.