Three Late Signings Eyed as Bajcetic and Gakpo Face Exits
Liverpool are actively planning up to three late arrivals before the summer transfer window closes while managing potential squad departures. Midfielder Stefan Bajcetic is closing in on an agreement over personal terms with Celta Vigo, while Manchester City are keeping tabs on attacker Cody Gakpo. Liverpool may use player sales to help finance late additions across their forward line, midfield, and defence.
Celta Vigo lead the pursuit for Bajcetic as negotiations over personal terms reach the final stages. Meanwhile, Manchester City maintain interest in Gakpo, monitoring his situation at Anfield as Liverpool evaluate late market moves on August 26, 2026.
Cody Gakpo
playerCody Gakpo and Stefan Bajcetic Offer Key Options Across Anfield Lineup
Gakpo provides direct attacking width and central coverage across the front line, while Bajcetic serves as a defensive midfielder capable of recycling possession. Liverpool want additions to strengthen similar operational zones, with targets including Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola and Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott. They also remain in the market for a versatile defender who can play across the back line.
Roster Rotation Depends on Late Ingoings and Outgoings
Selling Gakpo or sanctioning a departure for Bajcetic would reshape the squad depth available to Liverpool. Victor Munoz, Jeremy Jacquet, and loan signing Ronald Araujo have arrived so far this summer, but further outgoings would leave open spaces in midfield and attack. Incoming additions would immediately challenge for places in the matchday rotation.
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clubLiverpool Target Balanced Outlay Before Deadline Day
Funds raised through potential player sales could help Liverpool submit firm offers for high-cost targets late in the window. With Bournemouth insisting Scott is not for sale and Barcola carrying a heavy price tag, player exits remain tied to any further spending.
The Independent and Fabrizio Romano.