The Premier League's summer transfer window is building to a chaotic climax, with clubs across the division racing to complete deals before Tuesday's 11pm deadline.
The most eye-catching development involves Liverpool and Manchester City, with Cody Gakpo poised to move to the reigning champions in a deal that has surprised many given the clubs' rivalry. Gakpo has been a reliable contributor at Anfield, scoring 51 goals in around 180 appearances since his arrival three-and-a-half years ago. However, Liverpool's squad has evolved, with Rio Ngumoha's emergence, the signing of Victor Muñoz, and the imminent £120m-plus arrival of Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain all competing for the left-wing role Gakpo has occupied. Barcola has already undergone his medical and is set to wear the number 29 shirt he wore at PSG.
With Gakpo's departure, Liverpool have turned their attention to Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr as a right-sided replacement, having previously shown interest in Brighton's Yankuba Minteh. Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola admitted uncertainty over his squad's final shape, saying: