Liverpool ideal start to transfer window as Barcelona battle won and £80m star signs

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SportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool could make early moves for their transfer targets ahead of this summer's World CupLiverpool face several crucial transfer decisions as the season draws to a close and could use the upcoming World Cup to their advantage. The summer tournament will disrupt numerous major deals but the Reds can take the initiative by focusing on securing quality players who have not made their respective World Cup squads.Arne Slot's side arguably paid the price for leaving their transfer activity too late this season.

Here is how Liverpool's ideal start to the transfer window could take shape.READ MORE: Jurgen Klopp makes strong Florian Wirtz claim and sends message to Liverpool playersREAD MORE: Yan Diomande 'ready for Liverpool' as Anthony Gordon transfer 'dream' outlinedEli Kroupi securedBournemouth youngster Eli Junior Kroupi has experienced a breakthrough season in the Premier League. It has subsequently been suggested that Liverpool are poised to miss out to Barcelona in the battle for Bastoni's signature.However, the Reds could make a bold statement by securing the defender as Slot looks to overhaul his defensive options.

The Georgia captain will be absent from this summer's World Cup but has established himself as one of football's finest wingers.The 25-year-old has previously been linked with Liverpool. The ex-Napoli star only joined PSG in January 2025 but has already become the focus of speculation regarding his future.Mohamed Salah's looming exit and the club's sale of Luis Diaz last year suggest the Reds will likely be searching for wingers this summer.