Liverpool may have a small window to hijack Inter Milan and sign a right-back who dreams of Anfield

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Liverpool have so far prioritised bolstering their attacking options this summer transfer window, with supporters clinging onto hope that an exciting move for Bradley Barcola will come to fruition.But while the forward line certainly needs some surgery, the Reds simply cannot afford to ignore other areas of their squad as well.Right-back was a huge issue for Arne Slot last season, and with uncertainty over whether Conor Bradley will be ready to start the season, Liverpool really need to look at bringing in a new signing. How high should Liverpool go to sign Bradley Barcola from PSG?

Maybe Liverpool would be better off signing two or three €50m players… Photo Credit: Getty Images/Catherine Ivill/AMA On Friday, it had looked as though one potential option in that regard had been taken off the table, with Union Saint-Gilloise full-back Anan Khalaili heading for a move to Inter Milan. But, after it emerged that Khalaili is a boyhood Liverpool fan, a problem has now been thrown up, delaying the 21-year-old’s proposed transfer.As Khalaili waits to see whether he will be joining Inter after all, the Reds have a window of opportunity to swoop in, sort their right-back issue and sign someone who has long dreamed of playing for Liverpool.Anan Khalaili to Inter Milan hits a snagAs an attacking full-back used to playing in a back five at USG, perhaps Khalaili would not quite suit Liverpool just at the moment.Nevertheless, at a reported €25m fee, he is certainly worth looking more closely at, and, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter will not be able to complete his transfer until Tuesday at the earliest, leaving a potential window for a hijack.Photo by Isosport/MB Media/Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Joao Gomes’ brilliant nickname shows that he’d bring exactly what is missing in Liverpool’s midfieldPerhaps worryingly for anyone thinking about swooping in, it is reported that issues regarding Khalaili’s medical are the reason for the delay.The CONI Institute of Sports Medicine have reportedly ‘requested further investigation’ for the time being, with more tests scheduled for Monday and Tuesday.

Only once they have been given the green light will Inter then be able to get this transfer over the line.Liverpool could get back at Inter for Jones frustrationTo add to the intrigue this story could potentially offer Liverpool fans, the Reds have already been embroiled with Inter this summer.The Italian champions have been trying to sign Curtis Jones, but have been annoying Liverpool by offering way below value for the Scouser.The Reds are said to have become frustrated with Inter’s low-ball attempts, and have dismissed them from the conversation as being serious contenders to sign him.If Liverpool are feeling cheeky, they could come in at the last minute for Khalaili and get one back on Inter. Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox