Liverpool are gearing up for the return of the Premier League with some pre-season fixtures at Anfield
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Bradley Barcola has reportedly said 'yes' to Liverpool(Image: FRANCK FIFE / AFP via Getty Images)
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Liverpool have one more hurdle to overcome in their pursuit of Bradley Barcola as Andoni Iraola looks to seal a much-needed attacking signing. A winger is high up on the Reds' priority list as the new manager confirms it is an "obvious situation" the club needs to address.
The new manager discussed the need to sign attacking stars in July, admitting that the Reds will need to be flexible in the transfer market. He said: "No, I think it’s difficult to say a number when the market is open, and you have to be always open to new options to improve the squad. There are obvious situations that we know where we need to sign players. A winger, for example – we definitely need to sign a winger.
"But there are other situations that we will have to analyse what the market gives you, what’s the cost, how we also see the players we have. We have some tricky positions where we have injured players that we trust but is still not the ideal situation. So, it will depend on a lot of things."
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Bradley Barcola green-lights transfer
Bradley Barcola.
Bradley Barcola is keen on a move to Anfield(Image: Aurelien Meunier - PSG/PSG via Getty Images)
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Bradley Barcola has reportedly green-lit a move to Liverpool after agreeing personal terms. Fabrizio Romano reports the two clubs are in "direct, official conversation" and the Ligue 1 side's £145million valuation remains unchanged.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, he reports that the two clubs are in 'daily talks' and while they are yet to strike an agreement on financial terms, PSG's potential move for Barcelona forward Ferran Torres could faciliatate Barcola's switch to Liverpool.
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The Reds have been linked with a number of other wide targets, including fellow PSG star Ibrahim Mbaye, Brighton's Yankuba Minteh and Bournemouth's Rayan.
Key star returns to Anfield
Alexis Mac Allister.
Alexis Mac Allister has returned to Liverpool(Image: Nikki Dyer/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
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Alexis Mac Allister has returned to the AXA Training Centre following his post-World Cup break. The Argentina international suffered a 1-0 final defeat to Spain in extra-time after taking part in key victories with Lionel Messi and co.
Mac Allister can be seen in a video shared by the club on social media embracing his teammates upon his return, including Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch. He sat at the table alongside Federico Chiesa, Kostas Tsimikas and Alisson with what is reported to be a new hair transplant.
Now, focus will be on getting Liverpool back on track as Iraola's first season in charge at Anfield is set to get underway.