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For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.

Liverpool fans may well be casting a keen eye over France's World Cup showdown with Morocco on Thursday, as a brewing transfer saga provides an intriguing subplot to the quarter-final. Something of a merry-go-round could well see Les Bleus winger Bradley Barcola end up at Anfield this summer - ironically a result of the Reds losing out to his current employers Paris Saint-Germain in the battle to sign Yan Diomande.

Liverpool have developed a strong interest in signing Club Tijuana attacking midfielder Gilberto Mora following his exceptional performances at the 2026 World Cup. However, the Premier League side face fierce competition from European giants such as Real Madrid and Barcelona for the signature of the highly-rated Mexican teenager ahead of a potential transfer.

Atletico Madrid have reportedly made former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah their primary transfer target ahead of the upcoming campaign. The 33-year-old winger is currently a free agent after bringing his legendary nine-year spell at Anfield to an end, presenting a massive market opportunity for the Spanish heavyweights.