Daniel Blackham

Liverpool have reportedly been given renewed hope of signing Paris Saint-Germain wingers Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye after both were left out of PSG’s French Super Cup squad. Barcola is Liverpool’s main left-wing target and could cost around £130 million, while Mbaye may be available for approximately £40 million. Liverpool need wide attackers following Mohamed Salah’s departure and amid interest in Cody Gakpo from Tottenham, with the club also seeking a more natural right-wing option. PSG coach Luis Enrique’s comments about retaining players who want to play for the club add uncertainty, but the squad omission suggests offers may be considered.

Bryson DeChambeau received strong crowd support at The Open despite a two‑stroke penalty for improving his lie, a ruling he disputed but could not overturn. The penalty dropped him from second to tied fifth and led to frustration, including a brief threat to withdraw. Fans greeted him enthusiastically during his third round, and he joked about kicking pinecones after the incident, while debate continued across the sport over whether the penalty was fair.

Bryson DeChambeau responded indirectly to Nick Faldo’s criticism about lacking strategy by emphasizing his deliberate course management after an opening-round 67 at The Open. He avoided media interviews except with the R&A’s team, using the opportunity to counter Faldo’s remarks. DeChambeau later incurred a two‑shot penalty for improving his lie, turning a bogey into a triple bogey and leaving him three shots off the lead heading into the weekend. Playing alongside Tyrrell Hatton and Scottie Scheffler, he highlighted Scheffler’s impressive ball‑striking and reflected on areas of his own game needing improvement.