Liverpool could repeat Isak and Ekitike trick with two more statement transfers

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Liverpool sent shockwaves through the transfer market when they signed Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike in the same window, and there might be an opportunity to do it again this summer. Who would you rather see at Liverpool next season, Diomande or Barcola? 🤔 One of the most exciting teens in Europe vs a Champions League winner… Photo by Oliver Kaelke/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images The argument for Liverpool signing Bradley Barcola and Yan DiomandeBarcola and Diomande are both high on Liverpool’s list as they look to strengthen out wide this summer.Anthony Gordon is also admired, but the two continental options feel especially interesting because of how they could fit together.Liverpool view Diomande as capable of playing on both sides, despite the fact all 13 of his RB Leipzig goals this season came from the right.

Liverpool really appreciate Barcola, and he could become a serious option if PSG open the door to an exit.Credit: Getty Images/Marco Steinbrenner/DeFodi Images/DeFodi/Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhotoThe obvious answer is that Liverpool should pick one.But that was also the logic with Isak and Ekitike last summer, and Liverpool ignored it.Signing both Diomande and Barcola would likely mean spending close to £150m. That is a huge figure, especially when Liverpool also need help in midfield and defence.Liverpool’s transfer budget was always expected to be influenced by Champions League football, so getting there matters.

All three can play from either side, while Isak and Ekitike would give Liverpool two different central options. It might sound unrealistic, but the same would have been said about Liverpool signing two No.9s last summer.