Liverpool could be set to speed up their transfer business with their tour of the USA now coming to an end05:00, 04 Aug 2026Liverpool's need to dip into the transfer market has perhaps been exacerbated. The Reds wrapped up their pre-season tour of the USA on Sunday night with a chastening 4-2 defeat to Leeds United.‌The game was a Jekyll and Hyde-type performance from Andoni Iraola's side. Liverpool took a commanding 2-0 lead in the first half and looked in total control.‌Leeds then overpowered a much-changed Liverpool after the break and handed the Basque head coach his first defeat in charge. The aftermath has seen many fans across social media call for more recruits, with the Reds needing to address problems in defence and in attack before time runs out.‌Today's news sees the Bradley Barcola saga take a twist. Elsewhere, a Liverpool star has been targeted by Tottenham Hotspur.Bradley Barcola timeline emergesFabrizio Romano has claimed that fresh contact will be made between the Reds and PSG this week. Speaking on his YouTube channel, he said, "new contacts [will be] prepared between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain."FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE! Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook page‌Reports have stated that Barcola is keen on a move to Anfield, despite also being admired by the likes of Arsenal. Romando added that "conversations will continue next week", but claimed no deal is imminent, giving the Reds a longer timeline to get the deal over the line.PSG are said to be looking for around £145m for the French international, but Liverpool are believed to want to bring that price down significantly. Romano said there is a possibility this transfer could run all summer, adding that it now "depends on Liverpool, on how much they want to spend."‌Spurs in for Cody GakpoSpurs are reportedly interested in Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, but the Reds are reluctant to part with the Dutch star. Sky Sports claims Liverpool would be willing to let Gakpo go if they could source a replacement.The Netherlands international also has four years left on his deal, and talkSPORT has suggested that Liverpool are likely to demand around £70m for the player.Gakpo made 52 appearances for Liverpool last term, scoring nine goals and bagging six assists. However, if he were to depart, without a replacement being sought, it would leave Liverpool with only teenager Rio Ngumoha and new signing Victor Munoz on the flanks.‌Spurs have splashed out £237m this summer and manager Roberto De Zerbi has hinted more is to come. "The transfer market, it's not finished for sure, but we completed 60 per cent of our project in the transfer market. Now we have another bomba!" he told football.london last week.Gakpo moved to Liverpool in January 2023 from PSV Eindhoven for around £37m. He has made 180 appearances for Liverpool, scoring 50 goals and providing 23 assists, winning the Premier League in 2025.Article continues belowJoin our LFC WhatsApp community and get all the latest LFC news, views, transfer gossip and more, as it happens We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.