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Liverpool have agreed a £123m deal for Bradley Barcola, a fee that caps a remarkable rise from Lyon's reserves but has already been branded 'extremely overpriced' by one journalist. With Ismaila Sarr talks running in parallel, the move raises bigger questions about Liverpool's summer strategy.

Liverpool are reportedly readying a fresh bid for Ismaila Sarr, but Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage says the winger is staying, and Saudi side Al Ittihad are circling. The saga could also determine Cody Gakpo's Anfield future amid Liverpool's agreed Bradley Barcola deal.

Liverpool have struck a breakthrough £120m agreement with PSG for Bradley Barcola, a significant compromise on PSG's original £145m valuation, driven as much by the winger's fall from favour under Luis Enrique as by Liverpool's summer-long patience.

Manchester City have completed an £85.6m deal for 18-year-old Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille, the latest move in a summer midfield overhaul following Rodri's exit to Barcelona. The signing raises pressing questions about continuity risk as City chase Enzo Fernandez while funding rivals Tottenham and Newcastle through outgoing sales.

Tottenham have agreed a season-long loan for Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush with an obligation to buy for £60m next summer, the second City player to join Spurs in a week after Savio's £75m move. The deal raises questions about City's front-line strategy and Spurs' financial planning.

Manchester City have sold Savinho to Tottenham for up to £85m, a £44m profit on the £30.8m they paid Girona, despite just two league goals in 53 appearances. The winger has reverted to his birth name Sávio, banking on his prolific Girona loan form as Spurs prepare him to replace Mikey Moore.