Liverpool completed a major signing by securing Bradley Barcola from PSG in a deal worth £123m, with the forward choosing the Reds despite interest from clubs including Arsenal. This summer's spending, which also includes Victor Munoz and Ronald Araujo on loan, brings their net spend to just under £200m.
However, Andoni Iraola's side saw several senior figures depart, with Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson, and Ibrahima Konate leaving for free, and Curtis Jones moving to Inter Milan for £30m. Liverpool also rejected an £80m bid from Manchester City for Cody Gakpo.
Defensive frailties have raised alarms after conceding twice in both opening Premier League games, compounded by long-term injuries to Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley. To plug the gap, experienced Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo arrived on loan from Barcelona with an option to buy.
While club insiders believe the attacking trio of Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak, and Barcola can become one of the most feared in Europe, pundits like Daniel Sturridge point out that the squad has lacked a genuine defensive midfielder since 2023.
