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Liverpool Linked to £155m Barcola, Mbaye Duo

8/19/2026

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Premier Clubs Target

Arsenal are reportedly targeting Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez and Juventus midfielder Kenan Yildiz.
Newcastle United could sign Leipzig midfielder Nicolas Seiwald after earlier summer departures.
Manchester United have shunned a bid for Lewis Hall and are eyeing Club Brugge’s Joaquin Seys and Barcelona’s Marc Casadó.
Liverpool are linked with PSG winger Bradley Barcola and 18-year-old Ibrahim Mbaye, with a £155 million combined fee mooted.

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Álvarez misses opener

Atlético coach Diego Simeone announced that Julián Álvarez will miss the opening LaLiga match against Málaga to complete his fitness work.
Simeone said the club will build around Álvarez once he reaches full form, calling him the best attacker.
Simeone praised new defender Cristian Romero for his leadership, strength and commitment to Atlético’s values.
He emphasized individualized emotional and mental care to push players toward a 120 % performance level.

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Premier Clubs Target

Arsenal are reportedly targeting Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez and Juventus midfielder Kenan Yildiz.
Newcastle United could sign Leipzig midfielder Nicolas Seiwald after earlier summer departures.
Manchester United have shunned a bid for Lewis Hall and are eyeing Club Brugge’s Joaquin Seys and Barcelona’s Marc Casadó.
Liverpool are linked with PSG winger Bradley Barcola and 18-year-old Ibrahim Mbaye, with a £155 million combined fee mooted.

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