Liverpool fans should be encouraged by what club insiders are saying about replacing Cody Gakpo

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Rumours that Cody Gakpo could be on his way out of Liverpool have started to ramp up across the weekend, with Tottenham said to be readying a push to sign the Dutchman.Though he had a poor season last term, Gakpo would be a significant loss for the Reds, and his output would need replacing.As Liverpool continue to negotiate for the arrival of Bradley Barcola, fans have been growing concerned that the Reds will buy the Frenchman as a direct replacement for Gakpo, leaving Andoni Iraola’s squad in the same position in terms of numbers. Pick Liverpool’s new front three with Bradley Barcola in it 👇 Who joins the Frenchman in Andoni Iraola's best attack?

Photo Credit: Getty Images/Sarah Stier/FIFA However, speaking to Anfield Index on Monday, journalist David Lynch says that conversations he has had with Liverpool insiders suggests that the Reds may actually be planning to target an additional attacker along with Barcola.Liverpool may be targeting another forwardLiverpool’s front line was a major issue last season, and although Victor Munoz has already arrived, the Spaniard is, on paper at least, a direct replacement for Mohamed Salah in terms of the numbers game. Liverpool have not gained an attacker.

I’m encouraged by that.”Who could the extra attacker be?Given the lack of a clear plan to bolster the forward line, it is difficult to say who Liverpool could be looking at if Gakpo does go.However, the Reds have previously been linked with a number of forwards other than Yan Diomande and Barcola this summer, so it could be wise to take a further look at these players. How high should Liverpool go to sign Bradley Barcola from PSG?