Liverpool receives green light for $320m transfer spending spree

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Liverpool have been relatively quiet in the transfer market so far this summer, but that is set to change in the coming weeks as the Reds look to bolster their squadAndoni Iraola has claimed some key players will return for Liverpool's next pre-season friendly(Image: (Photo by Andrew J. Liverpool also confront the substantial task of filling the gap left by Mohamed Salah, whose exit has created a considerable hole in their forward line, reports the Liverpool Echo.The club's measured strategy appears even more remarkable when set against last summer, when they invested an eye-watering $599 million and shattered the British transfer record on two occasions.

Nevertheless, with the new season now rapidly approaching, their hesitancy in the transfer market isn't anticipated to continue much longer.With that in mind, here are four potential Liverpool transfers that could be sanctioned this month.Bradley Barcola - $161 millionPSG forward Bradley Barcola has become Liverpool's primary attacking target following a decline in their pursuit of Yan Diomande - who appears destined for Real Madrid. Liverpool is aiming to conclude a deal around the $134 million figure, though a settlement in the region of $161 million could ultimately prove sufficient to complete the transfer.Liverpool would ideally require a natural right winger to fill Salah's boots, and Barcola's favoured position is on the opposite flank.

Crucially, he is arguably the only wide player currently available in the market who possesses the blend of goals, assists and attacking output required to come anywhere near replicating the figures Salah consistently delivered season after season.Bradley Barcola continues to be Liverpool's top target this summer(Image: Sarah Stier - FIFA via Getty Images)Ezri Konsa - $80.5 millionBolstering the centre-back position has emerged as a pressing priority for Liverpool following Ibrahima Konaté's exit upon the expiry of his contract in June. His versatility presents an additional bonus, with the 28 year old equally adept at covering at right-back — a position Liverpool are still seeking to fully resolve following Trent Alexander-Arnold's departure last summer.Reports indicate Liverpool could challenge Villa's stance with an offer of approximately $80.5 million, with suggestions the player might be 'open' to departing Villa Park.