Liverpool transfer news: Bradley Barcola truth emerges as star set for £50m move

Liverpool have already forked out more than £250million on seven new signings and Arne Slot is ready to continue spending big as the Reds look to defend their Premier League title

Liverpool have enjoyed a busy summer so far as they look to build on last season's Premier League title triumph. Having made just one senior signing last summer, they have spent more than £250million on seven new faces this year.

Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Armin Pecsi and Freddie Woodman have all made the move to Anfield, while funds have been generated by the sales of Luis Diaz, Jarell Quansah, Caoimhin Kelleher, Tyler Morton and Nat Phillips.

Even more incomings and outgoings are expected before the transfer window slams shut and Mirror Football has taken a look at some of the latest news and rumours from in and around Anfield...

Nunez exit

Darwin Nunez is set to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal after they agreed a fee with Liverpool worth an initial £46m but rising beyond £50m.

Al-Hilal have beaten AC Milan to Nunez's signature, with the forward now set to fly to Germany where the club are currently training to undergo a medical. The 26-year-old is set to earn around £400,000-per-week in Saudi Arabia.

And Nunez's impending exit means Liverpool are now expected to move forward in their pursuit of Alexander Isak, having already seen a £110m bid rejected by Newcastle.

Barcola stance

Paris Saint-Germain star Bradley Barcola has been linked with Liverpool as a potential alternative to Alexander Isak, but Mirror Football understands a move is unlikely.

Liverpool are admirers of Barcola, but believe PSG are unlikely to let him leave and are not planning to make a move for him as a result. The club also believe that signing a player like Barcola, 22, could block the emergence of 16-year-old prospect Rio Ngumoha.

Guehi boost

Liverpool appear to have received a boost in their pursuit of Marc Guehi after Newcastle turned their attention to an alternative target.

Both Liverpool and Newcastle have been heavily linked with the Crystal Palace defender, but Sky Sports Germany are reporting that the Magpies are now pursuing a deal for AC Milan's Malick Thiaw.

The report states that Newcastle have made a written offer for Thiaw worth around £26m. Italian side Como are also interested in the defender, having had an offer worth around £22m rejected last month.