Four players Liverpool can sign for free this week as next priority clear
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The Spaniard will certainly look to add to the Reds' summer business ahead of his first season in charge.The 43-year-old's philosophy is a drastic contrast from Arne Slot's and will mould his squad to maximise their abilities. Ahead of his first venture in the Champions League, Iraola will no doubt continue to backed with funds but there is a bargain or two to consider in the free agent market.There are numerous deficiencies in Liverpool's squad, especially after the departures of Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate.
Here are four excellent players who became unattached on Wednesday, July 1...Julian BrandtKnown to many Liverpool fans as the player Jurgen Klopp had wanted before being convinced to sign Mohamed Salah instead, Julian Brandt is available on a free after leaving a seven-year spell at Borussia Dortmund.The 29-year-old, who can operate as both an attacking midfielder and winger, could provide key versatility at the front end of the pitch for Iraola with no Salah at his disposal and the potential exit of Federico Chiesa.With 12 years in the Bundesliga and over 80 games in the Champions League, Brandt's combination of experience and skill will not see him short of offers as Leeds United reportedly sounded out a move for the attacker.Thousands of Liverpool fans upgraded their matchday last season. After eight years and 17 major honours won with Bayern Munich, Goretzka is a free agent.The 31-year-old is fresh off a humiliating World Cup exit after his nation's penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay and will be focused on deciding what the next step of his career is.
Yet to play outside of his native Germany, he previously admitted his possible desire to explore football in another country.He said: "Maybe itβs my last chance to go abroad. After failing to agree on a new contract, the 26-year-old is set for pastures new with his best years surely in front of him.The Reds currently boast Alexander Isak as their only fit number nine with Hugo Ekitike expected to be out of action for the first half of the season.