Matthew Abbott

Paris Saint-Germain have announced the £43 million signing of Maghnes Akliouche, adding competition for places in the attack and potentially improving Liverpool’s chances of signing Bradley Barcola. Reports say Liverpool and PSG are confident of reaching an agreement for the 23-year-old France international, whose representatives have given Liverpool encouraging signals and who is reportedly unwilling to renew his contract. Liverpool need further attacking depth following Salah’s departure and Hugo Ekitike’s injury, with several other wide players also linked to moves.

Liverpool is in advanced discussions about opening permanent retail stores in the United States, potentially making it the first Premier League club to do so. Chief commercial officer Ben Latty says the club is working with potential partners, while CEO Billy Hogan describes the US as Liverpool's most important international retail market, with more than 26 million supporters and nearly 40% of the club's commercial partners based there. Liverpool currently has 26 stores globally and hopes to exceed 30 during the season. Its 2024–25 commercial revenue reached £324 million, behind only Manchester City and Manchester United among Premier League clubs.

Liverpool CEO Billy Hogan said Fenway Sports Group remains in discussions with a consortium led by former Queens Park Rangers co-owner Amit Bhatia over a potential minority stake in Liverpool. The proposed transaction could value the club at £4.5 billion and involve as much as 30% ownership. Bhatia has reportedly approached Amazon founder Jeff Bezos about joining the consortium, but Hogan offered no further details. FSG, which bought Liverpool in 2010, previously sold a small stake to Dynasty Equity and is now considering a larger investment deal amid sporting and executive uncertainty at the club.

Michael Olise is reported to want a move from Bayern Munich to Real Madrid, having discussed the club with Aurelien Tchouameni and Kylian Mbappe. Despite long-standing Liverpool interest, Anfield sources dismiss any plans to replace Mohamed Salah with Olise. Bayern maintain he is not for sale, with senior figures including Uli Hoeness, Max Eberl and Jan-Christian Dreesen insisting the winger remains central to their long-term plans. Madrid could afford a significant fee after substantial summer earnings, though Bayern’s valuation is expected to exceed £170 million.