05 Aug 2026 19:20:57
Paul Joyce doesn't normally come out and say something is problematic and then being very specific, note other options. I think the Barcola is going to go to the wire of the window and we're in a bit of a mess.
05 Aug 2026 19:43:14
I think a lot of it also comes down to PSG getting their targets in. They are still negotiating over Godts and Ferran Torres, wouldn't be shocked if those 2 get done and they maybe lower the demands slightly.
Ken.
05 Aug 2026 19:44:56
No way Barcola happens for me. PSG seem to have a price that they won't budge on, and Liverpool don't want to meet that price.
05 Aug 2026 20:04:42
I'm not taking Joyce as gospel, it could be true, it could be false (Reeves and Mortimer).
If I were to guess I'd say we don't get him and instead we pivot to Rayan.
05 Aug 2026 20:14:32
The itk's have said it's done, I'm not worried. If it breaks down now, I wouldn't care, I'm not fussed.
05 Aug 2026 20:15:48
PSG will definitely add Akhilouche and Godtz. That's Kavaradona and Doue as guaranteed starters for most games. And Akhil and Godtz to cover both wings. They couldn't even give Barcola enough game time last season. What will they do when they have 5 lads gunning for 2 spots? They will take 110-115 million once they conclude their deals.
Otherwise, they will get a fraction of that next summer when Barcola is into his final 12 months and even more peed off.
05 Aug 2026 20:22:22
Is he any better than a Diaz not at £130 million plus? A bag of sugar is heavier than him. Other parts of the team come first, we have Rio, Gakpo, Munoz, (Hugo) for RW/LW.
He looks physically like "something the cat's just dragged in" (probably Vienna, Rigsby?).
The cat in Rising Damp got its name from "Goodnight Vienna", most apt for not signing Barcola!
05 Aug 2026 20:34:32
As a famous virgin once said, Bond 'Come again?'
05 Aug 2026 20:37:00
Are the mixed views on most of our proposed signings due to the results of what happened after last summer's haul, and lack of confidence in recruitment, or something else?
I'm sort of with John on this, the deals drag on that long, I become less interested.
I also don't think we're reinforcing the right positions or buying the right type of characters who'll help us win things and stay with us.
05 Aug 2026 20:43:30
I personally think it's worth doing at 110-115 in this market where a relegated Fernandez is moving for 80-90 mil. We were paying over a 100 million for Diomande anyway, who has a season under his belt.
Barcola is a two-time Champions League winner and a France national team regular. He has electric pace, can dribble and can press from the front.
Experienced, good age, and seems to have a good attitude. He could improve his end product, but let's stop pretending he does have goals and assists in his game, he does.
Can we stop the moaning? What are the alternatives? Minteh for 85? Rayan for 130?
05 Aug 2026 20:45:33
We just messed up not sacking Richard Hughes.
05 Aug 2026 20:56:05
Barcola is just as done as Diomande was about 6 weeks ago.
Not saying it won't happen. Just pointing out it's clearly not done.
05 Aug 2026 20:57:48
It depends how big the bag of sugar is, 007.
You're right about how Vienna got its name though.
05 Aug 2026 21:18:56
Where has Joyce said this? Nothing on his X about it.
05 Aug 2026 21:35:04
JK, how do you know it's not done? If Robbo and other ITKs say it's done, that will do for me, seeing as they were far more specific than the Diomande circus. Anyway, rumours are exactly that, some more plausible, and likely than others.
This site should be treated as such, but a fair bit of sniping on here, makes me wonder if they are actual fans, or trolls?
06 Aug 2026 00:50:36
Imo, no deal is done until it is officially announced by the club. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the info shared by VG, thefields, Robbo, Ned, and Carra, but we all know things can change at a drop of a hat. As long as there is no photo of them signing the contract, it hasn't happened yet.
06 Aug 2026 06:40:17
Distant Red, so anyone who has a different opinion to you is a troll. Go on then, mate, tell me what manes you more of an actual fan?
I don't believe it's done, because if it was, he would be at Liverpool and not still at PSG.
Pretty sure that's how done deals work.
Also agree with Drac, 100% appreciate any info that is shared on here. But people are allowed their own opinion and don't have to be sheep.