Liverpool have already strengthened their attack with the signing of Osasuna winger Victor Munoz this summer, but further reinforcements are required to offset the loss of Mohamed Salah.
Andoni Iraola has arrived from Bournemouth with his own vision for the squad, beginning his tenure at Anfield by bringing compatriot Munoz to Merseyside.
The 22-year-old forward has joined the Reds in a deal reportedly worth £40million, and while he should help ease the impact of Salah's departure, replacing the Egyptian's remarkable output will require considerably more firepower.
With that in mind, GIVEMESPORT have identified four attacking players Iraola should consider targeting this summer.
Bradley Barcola
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Age: 23
Club: Paris Saint-Germain
With Yan Diomande reportedly eager to join Paris Saint-Germain, a market opportunity could emerge around the French champions. His arrival would leave Luis Enrique with an abundance of wide attacking options, including Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Bradley Barcola.
Should Diomande arrive at the Parc des Princes, one player will surely need to make way, and reports indicate that Barcola is the most likely to be sacrificed. Arsenal have been linked with the France international, but Liverpool are also understood to be hugely keen on the player.
Although not always a regular starter last season, Barcola still registered 21 goal contributions across all competitions for the Champions League winners. Blessed with electric pace, exceptional dribbling and intelligent movement, the 23-year-old possesses many of the qualities needed to soften the blow of Salah's departure, while his ability to play on either flank would make him an ideal fit for Iraola's attack.
Said El Mala
Said El Malavia Reuters
Age: 19
Club: Koln
Rather than pursuing an established star like Barcola, Liverpool could instead target a younger player with the potential to develop into a top-class attacker. FC Koln's Said El Mala fits that mould, having enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in the Bundesliga last season at just 19 years of age.
A product of Koln's academy, El Mala scored 13 goals in 34 appearances across all competitions for the newly promoted German outfit. This outstanding return has sparked interest from across Europe, with Liverpool mooted as potential suitors.
The tricky wide man operates primarily off the left, but has been used as a striker and a number ten on a handful of occasions. Completing over two dribbles per 90 minutes (as per FotMob), El Mala would replace Salah's direct running, while also offering a consistent goal threat from out wide.
Matias Fernandez-Pardo
Matias Fernandez-Pardo
Age: 21
Club: Lille
El Mala isn't the only young winger making waves across Europe to have emerged on Liverpool's radar. Matias Fernandez-Pardo presents the decision-makers at Anfield with an alternative to the German, and is understood to be available this summer after enjoying an impressive season with Lille.
Netting eight goals and providing seven assists in 2025/26, it was a productive campaign for the Belgian in Ligue 1. Liverpool are keen on Fernandez-Pardo, although he's said to be valued at a hefty £60 million and is also garnering significant interest from Manchester United and Aston Villa.
On top of this, negotiations over the 21-year-old's future are likely to be delayed by his participation in the World Cup. Liverpool would therefore need to remain patient, but his underlying creative numbers indicate he has all the attributes to develop into one of Europe's most exciting wide attackers.
Yankuba Minteh
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Age: 21
Club: Brighton & Hove Albion
If Liverpool are looking for a Premier League-proven option, then they should look no further than Brighton & Hove Albion's Yankuba Minteh. While the likes of El Mala and Fernandez-Pardo represent exciting options, neither have played at a level as high as the English top flight, and thus, both players would incur an element of risk.
As for Minteh, while his output has flattered to deceive at Brighton, there have been enough flashes of quality from the Gambian for a top club to consider taking a punt on him. Liverpool have added the Seagulls star to their transfer shortlist, and given the south coast club's track record of sanctioning the departures of their biggest stars, it wouldn't be a shock to see a deal materialise.
Minteh only scored three goals for Brighton last term, but there is a feeling that he could offer significantly more if surrounded by better players and in a more coherent system. He is an excellent carrier of the ball, which will aid Liverpool's flailing ball progression, while he has shown a capacity to play the final pass at the end of moves with consistency.
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