Liverpool can make three more signings after Ronald Araujo to complete perfect summer transfer window
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Liverpool’s flagging summer transfer window was given a shot in the arm on Friday night after news that Barcelona captain Ronald Araujo is set to join on loan.A temporary move for a somewhat struggling 27-year-old would not have been many supporters’ ideal centre-back signing, but Araujo‘s addition could yet prove to be a shrewd one as he helps provide cover at right-back as well.With defensive depth now more or less boxed off, Liverpool can continue their work to revamp Andoni Iraola’s attack. Nobody saw this coming! 🫨 Photo Credit: Getty Images/Pedro Salado Two more attacking signings would be perfectOn Saturday it became clear that PSG are aiming to wrap up a deal to sign Ferran Torres from Barcelona.That news, coupled with the likely addition of Mika Godts from Ajax, and the already confirmed signing of Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco, suggest that the European champions are expecting Barcola to join Liverpool.Though the Reds will surely end up paying more than they’d like for the 23-year-old, his signing will at least add some real star power to their summer window.
After losing Mohamed Salah, that was essential, and a new £100m+ pacy winger is exactly what Liverpool fans need to get excited about the coming season.But Barcola cannot be the only attacking addition between now and September 1st. With rumours strengthening that Cody Gakpo could join Tottenham, Liverpool should buy a third player to go with Barcola and Victor Munoz.READ MORE: Liverpool’s predicted Anfield XI vs Monaco as fans hope for first sighting of Victor MunozSo far, the strongest links have come with Barcola’s PSG teammate Ibrahim Mbaye.
Thankfully, whether it is Mbaye or a different player, the signs are there that Liverpool are working on this alongside the Barcola deal.Lamine Camara can wrap up a dream windowIf Liverpool can make three attacking signings, along with Araujo, supporters will already be feeling much more confident about their chances this season.However, there is still concern that the Reds need a refresh in midfield as well, with the absence of a proper ball-winner keeping many fans up at night.On Saturday, news emerged from France that Liverpool are still keeping tabs on Monaco’s Lamine Camara. Crystal Palace are reportedly ready to bid for the 22-year-old, but Liverpool could supposedly swoop in, and that would be the best news fans could receive.Photo by Cole Burston / AFP via Getty ImagesThere are potentially better midfielders out there, but Camara has been excellent for Monaco, and his arrival would add something Liverpool have been missing for a little while.With the Senegalese due to visit Anfield for Sunday’s friendly against the Principality side, it is perhaps a good opportunity for Liverpool to not only take a closer look at him, but to speak with those close to him and find out where he is up to this summer.A midfield arrival feels predicated on Curtis Jones’ future, and after another round of talks last week, Inter Milan have again drifted away on the Scouser, at least publicly.The Italian champions will surely return, though, and if Jones does leave Liverpool look light going into the season.