Liverpool is experiencing a summer full of fluctuations in both the transfer market and the operating apparatus. Under coach Andoni Iraola, the top priority of the Anfield home team is to upgrade the attacking power before the new season.
Liverpool's number one target is still Bradley Barcola. According to British media, the Merseyside team has prepared to send their first official offer after weeks of pursuing the French winger.
Paris Saint-Germain is said to value Barcola at around 150 million Euros, while Liverpool expects to be able to complete the deal with a fee of about 115 million Euros. The French international is also said to be ready to move to Anfield to have more opportunities to play.
If he joins Liverpool, Barcola will become The Kop's second attacking newcomer this summer, after Victor Munoz - a player who joined Osasuna for a fee of 40 million Euros. The 2026 World Cup champion and the Spanish national team will gather after the post-tournament break.
The addition of personnel to the attack becomes urgent as Hugo Ekitike has to be sidelined for a long time due to an Achilles tendon injury, expected to return in early 2027. Meanwhile, Mohamed Salah has left the club after his contract expired, leaving a large gap on the right flank.
In the friendly match against Wrexham 1-0, coach Iraola also gave the opportunity to young talent Rio Ngumoha to take the right wing. This player admitted that he is still learning to adapt to a new role and considers versatility as the key to competing for a spot in the squad.
The future of Federico Chiesa and Harvey Elliott is also undecided. Both have experienced a 2025-2026 season that was not as expected and are trying to score points with Iraola in the pre-season period.
The "Reds" also placed high hopes on Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz. Wirtz made his mark with a beautiful goal against Leeds, while both will have more opportunities to show themselves in friendly matches against Monaco and Como before the season starts.
The pursuit of Barcola reflects the direction of rebuilding the attack, while changes at the upper echelons show that Liverpool is also entering a comprehensive restructuring process. Michael Edwards has left his position as Football CEO of Fenway Sports Group, while Sporting Director Richard Hughes is said to be about to move to Al-Hilal.
After Edwards' departure, FSG Chairman Mike Gordon is expected to participate more deeply in management work. In addition, the group of businessman Amit Bhatia has expressed the desire to buy a minority stake in Liverpool, opening up the possibility of more changes in the near future.
Liverpool is entering an important transitional period. The results of the summer transfer window and the reconstruction process under coach Iraola will play a decisive role in the ambition to compete for titles in the 2026-2027 season.
