Liverpool transfer news: Bradley Barcola boost, Giorgi Mamardashvili decision and £70m double raid
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Bradley Barcola appears to be one of the most exciting names on the radar, while Liverpool also have decisions to make around Alisson Becker, Giorgi Mamardashvili and potential midfield arrivals. You can only pick ONE player for Liverpool to sign this summer, who is it?
Who should Richard Hughes be targeting above all… Photo Credit: Getty Images/Robin Jones Liverpool transfer newsThe most eye-catching update concerns Barcola, who continues to be linked with a move to Anfield ahead of the summer window.The PSG winger has emerged as one of the most exciting attacking options under consideration, and there is a growing sense that Liverpool are willing to push hard for him.Barcola would offer pace, direct running and one-on-one threat, all qualities Liverpool have lacked too often this season.The key point is that the Frenchman is said to be increasingly receptive to the idea of a move. PSG are not actively looking to lose him, but Liverpool appear to be testing whether there is a deal to be done.Liverpool are looking at Maghnes Akliouche and Lamine Camara, two young Monaco stars.Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty ImagesAkliouche would add creativity and technical quality in the final third, while Camara would bring energy and physicality to the midfield.
In today’s market, £70m for two young players with clear upside would look like smart business.There is also the question of Giorgi Mamardashvili.Liverpool have made a decision on Mamardashvili if Alisson Becker leaves this summer. Which goalkeeper has been better than Alisson in the Premier League era? 🧤⚽ He’s got to be top three at least?Getty IDs: 2260536433 Liverpool signed him with the long term in mind, and they still see him as the future of the position.Elsewhere, Assan Ouedraogo has been linked with Liverpool, but German reports have played down claims of a €40m release clause.