Liverpool's dream XI next season if Bradley Barcola signs in £466m transfer splurge
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Liverpool could be set for a hectic end to the summer transfer window. Bradley Barcola continues to be linked with a blockbuster move to Liverpool (Image: Getty)Liverpool could be a real force in the Premier League next season if everything goes their way in the transfer market over the coming weeks.
Liverpool could also benefit from more signings in defence, midfield and attack, which could take their total spend above the £400m mark. Get Liverpool FC news, fixtures, results and transfer gossip plus selected offers and competitions Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.
Read our Privacy PolicyExpress Sport looks at Liverpool's dream XI if they splash the cash between now and the end of the window...Even though signings are needed virtually across the board, Liverpool are already sorted between the sticks with Alisson Becker set to retain the gloves next season.Giorgi Mamardashvili is waiting in the wings to replace him in the near future, but until then, the Brazilian will continue to feature as the last line of defence.Defence - Acheampong, Konsa, Van Dijk, KerkezLiverpool could benefit from adding a new centre-back to replace Ibrahima Konate, with Ezri Konsa having been linked. He could reportedly be available for just £26m, which would make him a low-risk and potentially high-reward addition.Andoni Iraola will be hoping to oversee a productive transfer window (Image: Getty)Midfield - Wharton, Szoboszlai, WirtzWhile central midfield is not an area of serious concern for Liverpool, Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister regularly struggled last season.The Reds could upgrade by launching a £100m swoop for Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton, who would offer a long-term solution in the middle of the park.He could easily slot into the engine room alongside Dominik Szoboszlai, with Florian Wirtz playing further forward in a creative role.Attack - Barcola, Torres, IsakLiverpool have apparently identified Barcola as their top choice to replace Salah, but the PSG winger would reportedly cost as much as £145m.However, he is a genuine world-class player and could be worth every penny if he fires the Reds to more trophies over the coming years.Ferran Torres, who scored the winning goal for Spain in the World Cup final, is also said to be a potential Liverpool target and could reportedly be available for around £40m.Liverpool's dream XI next season - Alisson; Acheampong, Konsa, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Wharton, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Barcola, Torres, Isak.