# Tottenham & Liverpool transfer moves (June‑August 2026) > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brighton-player-transfer-saga > Updated: 2026-08-05T17:00:00.000Z. Sources: 123. Developments: 33. Tottenham completed a £52 million signing of Dutch centre‑back Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton, re‑uniting him with manager Roberto De Zerbi. The club continues to monitor Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba and has been linked with striker Karl Etta Eyong, with a third bid for van Hecke expected. Liverpool’s Dutch forward Cody Gakpo remains under contract until 2030 on a £250,000‑a‑week deal. Manager Andoni Iraola is weighing a possible sale to Tottenham as the club rebuilds after Mohamed Salah’s departure to Trabzonspor and Hugo Ekitike’s injury. Recent arrivals Victor Muñoz and Jeremy Jacquet have bolstered the squad. Liverpool have opened intensive negotiations with Paris Saint‑Germain for winger Bradley Barcola, their top target to replace Salah. Personal terms are agreed and an agreement in principle of roughly €128 million has been reported, with Barcola confirming a preference for Anfield. The clubs remain apart on valuation, PSG asking £145‑150 million while Liverpool are prepared to spend £100‑120 million. Simultaneously, Liverpool are accelerating talks for 18‑year‑old PSG right‑winger Ibrahim Mbaye, with a likely fee of €40‑50 million and PSG president Nasser Al‑Khelaïfi directly involved. Tottenham are reported to be seriously pursuing Cody Gakpo, while Spanish World Cup winner Ferran Torres has opted for PSG over Liverpool. Bayern Munich’s interest in Barcola appears limited as Liverpool emerge as the most likely destination. ## Claims - Liverpool have opened talks with Paris Saint‑Germain to sign Bradley Barcola. (corroborated by 10 sources) - Liverpool are in official club‑to‑club talks with Paris Saint‑Germain for Bradley Barcola, with a reported fee of €150‑170 million. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Liverpool have opened formal talks with Paris Saint‑Germain over the transfer of Bradley Barcola. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Paris Saint‑Germain are demanding a transfer fee of around £145‑150 million for Bradley Barcola. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Liverpool are pursuing Bradley Barcola as a replacement for Mohamed Salah. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Liverpool are prepared to pay around £100‑120 million for Bradley Barcola. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Liverpool are negotiating to sign Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint‑Germain. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Liverpool are pursuing Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint‑Germain, with PSG asking a fee of around €40‑50 million. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Liverpool are interested in signing Ibrahim Mbaye from PSG. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Liverpool are also targeting Ibrahim Mbaye, an 18‑year‑old PSG winger. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Paris Saint‑Germain value Bradley Barcola at about €150 million (including bonuses). (corroborated by 5 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-05: Liverpool linked with Tottenham and PSG in transfer speculation Liverpool are linked with Tottenham for Cody Gakpo while Ferran Torres opts for PSG over a move to Anfield, amid other transfer rumors. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liverpool-linked-with-tottenham-and-psg-in-transfer-speculation ### 2026-08-05: Liverpool leads chase for PSG winger Bradley Barcola Liverpool are in talks with PSG for winger Bradley Barcola, with personal terms agreed but a £145‑150 m price gap; the club also pursues 18‑year‑old Ibrahim Mbaye (≈€40‑50 m) as they reshape their attack. 25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liverpool-pursue-150-million-bradley-barcola-move-from-psg ### 2026-08-02: Bradley Barcola transfer talks between Liverpool and PSG intensify Liverpool are negotiating with PSG for Bradley Barcola after a €100 m bid was rejected; PSG wants £140‑£150 m. Liverpool also target Ibrahim Mbaye (≈€40 m) and have other winger options. 48 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liverpool-refuses-to-sell-cody-gakpo-to-tottenham-despite-interest ### 2026-07-30: Cody Gakpo Linked to Tottenham Amid Liverpool Transfer Speculation Cody Gakpo, praised for his work at Liverpool, is attracting interest from Tottenham, though his long contract may complicate a summer move. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cody-gakpo-linked-to-tottenham-amid-liverpool-transfer-speculation ### 2026-07-28: Cody Gakpo's Future at Liverpool in Focus as New Manager Andoni Iraola Considers Tottenham Offer Liverpool's new boss Andoni Iraola may sell Cody Gakpo to Tottenham, amid mixed performance stats and a £250k‑weekly contract, as the club reshapes its squad. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cody-gakpos-future-at-liverpool-in-focus-as-new-manager-andoni-iraola-considers-tottenham-offer ### 2026-07-12: Manchester United and Liverpool chase Wolves midfielder João Gomes after Atletico pullout Manchester United and Liverpool vie for Wolves midfielder João Gomes after Atletico Madrid abandoned a €45 million deal, with United’s focus shifting amid other transfer moves. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manchester-united-and-liverpool-chase-wolves-midfielder-joo-gomes-after-atletico-pullout ### 2026-07-11: Liverpool retains Cody Gakpo as Tottenham pursue winger transfer Tottenham eye Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo, but Liverpool under new coach Andoni Iraola says the winger is not for sale unless a big offer emerges. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liverpool-retains-cody-gakpo-as-tottenham-pursue-winger-transfer ### 2026-07-09: Liverpool and Manchester United compete for Wolves midfielder João Gomes Liverpool and Manchester United are in contact with relegated Wolves to sign Brazilian midfielder João Gomes for around £38 million after his Atlético move fell through. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liverpool-target-midfield-and-wing-signings-ahead-of-summer-window ### 2026-07-07: Pascal Struijk Joins Brighton, Becomes Indonesia's Most Valuable National Team Prospect Pascal Struijk signed by Brighton for about £20 million, valued at €22 million, and may be naturalised to become Indonesia’s most valuable national‑team player ahead of a 2030 World Cup push. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pascal-struijk-joins-brighton-becomes-indonesias-most-valuable-national-team-prospect ### 2026-07-04: Brighton blocks Galatasaray bid for Baleba while facing competition for Kamiński Brighton rejected Galatasaray’s bid for Baleba, demanding €80‑95 m, while Polish striker Kamiński draws interest from Brighton, Leipzig and Benfica with a €20 m release clause. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brighton-blocks-galatasaray-bid-for-baleba-while-facing-competition-for-kamiski ### 2026-07-04: Fabrizio Romano flags Liverpool Gakpo and Napoli Gila transfer talks Fabrizio Romano reports Tottenham interest in Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo and a stalled Napoli deal for Spanish defender Mario Gila amid financial disputes. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fabrizio-romano-flags-liverpool-gakpo-and-napoli-gila-transfer-talks ### 2026-07-03: Tottenham Spurs’ pursuit of Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo blocked as Liverpool refuse to sell Tottenham want Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo, but Liverpool say they won’t sell unless a £70 million offer comes, keeping the summer transfer saga alive. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liverpool-blocks-cody-gakpo-exit-as-tottenham-interest-persists ### 2026-06-30: Pascal Struijk joins Brighton from Leeds United on £15‑18m transfer Dutch centre‑back Pascal Struijk, 26, moves from Leeds United to Brighton & Hove Albion for a reported £15‑18 million fee, reinforcing Brighton’s defence after Jan Paul van Hecke’s exit. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pascal-struijk-joins-brighton-from-leeds-united-on-1518m-transfer ### 2026-06-27: Brighton moves to sign Dutch defender Struijk for €23m, eyes midfielder Bogarde Brighton will pay over €23 million for Dutch defender Pascal Struijk from Leeds and is preparing a €25 million bid for Dutch midfielder Lamare Bogarde from Aston Villa. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brighton-moves-to-sign-dutch-defender-struijk-for-23m-eyes-midfielder-bogarde ### 2026-06-25: Liverpool plots high‑price signings while weighing Cody Gakpo’s future Liverpool aim to spend €100‑130 million on winger Ian Diomande, weigh a £70 million offer for Gakpo, and eye 19‑year‑old defender Luka Vuskovic amid a busy summer window. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liverpool-eyes-yankuba-minteh-as-diomande-deal-falters-and-reviews-cody-gakpos-role ### 2026-06-24: Liverpool eye summer exit for Cody Gakpo Liverpool’s directors are weighing a summer sale of forward Cody Gakpo amid a disappointing season and interest from clubs like Tottenham. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liverpool-eye-summer-exit-for-cody-gakpo ### 2026-06-22: Liverpool undecided on Cody Gakpo's future amid Tottenham interest Liverpool have not decided on selling Cody Gakpo despite Tottenham interest, while scouting Norwegian winger Andreas Schjelderup as a possible replacement. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liverpool-undecided-on-cody-gakpos-future-amid-tottenham-interest ### 2026-06-22: Tottenham Hotspur linked with striker Karl Etta Eyong and defender Pascal Struijk Tottenham are targeting Cameroonian striker Karl Etta Eyong and Leeds defender Pascal Struijk, amid interest from Ipswich, Everton and Aston Villa. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-hotspur-linked-with-striker-karl-etta-eyong-and-defender-pascal-struijk ### 2026-06-20: Tottenham Hotspur completes £52 million signing of Dutch defender Jan Paul van Hecke Tottenham paid £52 million for Dutch centre‑back Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton, signing him to a long‑term deal with a sell‑on clause; the defender helped Brighton achieve a top defensive record and is now a 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-hotspur-completes-52-million-signing-of-dutch-defender-jan-paul-van-hecke ### 2026-06-20: Tottenham Hotspur bolsters squad and unveils 2026/27 Premier League schedule Tottenham signs Dutch defender Jan Paul van Hecke for £52 m as part of a squad rebuild and reveals its 2026/27 Premier League fixtures, opening against Brentford on 22 August. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-hotspur-bolsters-squad-and-unveils-202627-premier-league-schedule ### 2026-06-18: Tottenham confirm Van Hecke signing as Brighton intensifies bid for Luka Vušković Tottenham sign Jan Paul van Hecke for about €60 m, while Brighton pushes with a £45 m bid for Luka Vušković; Joao Palhinha may become a permanent Spurs signing and the club eyes MLS striker Kevin Denkey. 24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-rejects-brightons-52-million-bid-for-defender-luka-vukovi ### 2026-06-17: Luka Vuskovic Transfer Talks: Brighton's £30m Offer vs Tottenham's £60m Demand Brighton have offered £30m for Tottenham's Croatian defender Luka Vuskovic, but Spurs demand £60m, prompting talks of a record sale for a player never fielded by the selling club. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/luka-vuskovic-transfer-talks-brightons-30m-offer-vs-tottenhams-60m-demand ### 2026-06-16: Tottenham Hotspur signs Dutch defender Jan Paul van Hecke for £52 million Tottenham Hotspur have signed Dutch centre‑back Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton for £52 million, reuniting him with former coach Roberto De Zerbi. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-hotspur-signs-dutch-defender-jan-paul-van-hecke-for-52-million ### 2026-06-16: Tottenham completes £52m Van Hecke signing and says Luka Vuskovic is not for sale Tottenham paid £52 m for Dutch defender Jan Paul van Hecke and reaffirmed that Croatian youngster Luka Vuskovic is not for sale, insisting he finish the World Cup before club assessment. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-rejects-brightons-35m-bid-for-defender-luka-vuskovic ### 2026-06-16: Tottenham sign Dutch defender Jan Paul van Hecke for £52m Tottenham have agreed to pay about £52 million for Dutch defender Jan Paul van Hecke, adding a 20% sell‑on clause. The move follows free‑signings of Robertson and Senesi as De Zerbi rebuilds the squad. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-sign-defender-jan-paul-van-hecke-from-brighton-for-60-million ### 2026-06-16: Tottenham Hotspur completes £52 million signing of defender Jan Paul van Hecke Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a £52 million deal for Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke, reuniting him with coach Roberto De Zerbi as the club bolsters its defense. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-hotspur-completes-52-million-signing-of-defender-jan-paul-van-hecke ### 2026-06-13: Tottenham target Jan Paul van Hecke as they eye €34m defender Evan Ndicka Tottenham chase Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke and monitor Roma centre‑back Evan Ndicka, amid competition and a need to strengthen their back line after a poor season. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-target-jan-paul-van-hecke-as-they-eye-34m-defender-evan-ndicka ### 2026-06-13: Cody Gakpo Linked to €70 million Move as Tottenham Leads Transfer Race Cody Gakpo has not formally requested a transfer, but Tottenham leads a €70 million bid with interest from Newcastle and Bayern as Liverpool prepares a squad rebuild. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-hotspur-leads-70-million-bid-for-liverpool-striker-cody-gakpo ### 2026-06-12: Tottenham Rejects Brighton Offer for Luka Vuskovic, Eyes Jan Paul van Hecke Tottenham turned down Brighton’s €35‑£30 m bid for Croatia defender Luka Vuskovic, valuing him at about £60 m, while talks continue for Brighton centre‑back Jan Paul van Hecke, whose personal terms are agreed ( 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-rejects-brightons-30-million-bid-for-defender-luka-vuskovic ### 2026-06-08: Tottenham Hotspur pursues Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke and midfielder Carlos Baleba Tottenham is readying a third bid for Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke and eyeing midfielder Carlos Baleba, with manager Roberto De Zerbi’s prior link to Baleba cited as a potential advantage. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-hotspur-pursues-brighton-defender-jan-paul-van-hecke-and-midfielder-carlos-baleba ### 2026-06-07: Tottenham’s £50 million bid for Jan Paul van Hecke stalls as Brighton holds firm Tottenham have sealed personal terms with Jan Paul van Hecke, but Brighton’s £50 million price tag blocks the move as the club rejects two bids. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dutch-defender-jan-paul-van-hecke-set-to-join-tottenham-hotspur ### 2026-06-04: Tottenham Hotspur bids for Dutch internationals Van Hecke and Gakpo Tottenham Hotspur has lodged bids for Dutch defender Jan Paul van Hecke and forward Cody Gakpo, aiming to sign both before the World Cup as part of Roberto De Zerbi’s rebuilding plan. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-hotspur-bids-for-dutch-internationals-van-hecke-and-gakpo ### 2026-06-02: Tottenham Hotspur chase Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba and defender Jan Paul van Hecke Tottenham Hotspur are pursuing Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba and centre‑back Jan Paul van Hecke, with a £70 m bid for the defender rejected and talks ongoing. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-hotspur-chase-brighton-midfielder-carlos-baleba-and-defender-jan-paul-van-hecke --- Cite as: Tottenham & Liverpool transfer moves (June‑August 2026). CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brighton-player-transfer-saga