Liverpool are keen on signing PSG winger Bradley Barcola, but they do have alternatives lined up if they fail to get a deal over the line.
Signing a winger is likely to be one of the biggest priorities for the Reds in the summer transfer window, especially with Mohammed Salah leaving the club on a free transfer.
Liverpool were pushing to bring RB Leipzig winner Yan Diomande to Anfield, but he has expressed his desire to make the move to Paris Saint-Germain.
The Liverpool board will be looking to back new manager Andoni Iraola with new additions in order to help him implement his style of play.
Attention did turn to Barcola, but that is looking like a deal that might not be straightforward either.
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According to a report from talkSPORT, Liverpool are likely to be at the front of the queue should PSG allow Barcola to leave this summer.
As it stands, PSG's stance is that Barcola is not for sale, which could lead to Liverpool eyeing alternatives.
£80m-rated Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh, described as 'lightning quick', is someone who has been discussed by Liverpool as an alternative to Barcola should a deal fail to happen in the summer transfer window.
It is perhaps a surprise that Liverpool have not pushed forward with a deal for a new winger in the summer window just yet, as they risk missing out on key targets, as they did with Diomande.
It's an important window for Liverpool as they look to improve on what was a disappointing season last time out.
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Liverpool need to bring in a new winger as soon as possible, getting them in the building in order to have a full pre-season under new manager Iraola.
Replacing someone like Salah is no easy task, considering all of the goals and assists he's produced for them over the years.
The Egyptian international wasn't at his best last season, but he was still crucial for the Reds in terms of finding the back of the net.
It looks as though Liverpool were looking to bring in a young winger with room to grow and develop, and they'll be hoping they can replicate what Salah has produced since he joined the club.