Liverpool dealt Bradley Barcola issue vs Man City and face £52m transfer setback

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola faces forward concerns with Bradley Barcola ahead of an October 11 clash with Manchester City, as Thierry Henry warned the £123 million signing needs time to adapt. Barcola has recorded zero goal contributions across five appearances following his permanent summer transfer from Paris Saint-Germain, with Liverpool potentially missing Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo against City.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid are reportedly monitoring Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah ahead of next summer. The former Liverpool centre-back has a £52 million buy-back clause available to the Reds, but Real Madrid's interest threatens Liverpool's potential plan to re-sign him as Virgil van Dijk's long-term replacement.