Liverpool are continuing to fine-tune their squad ahead of the upcoming Premier League season
Andoni Iraola.
Andoni Iraola is still looking for more signings(Image: Visionhaus/Getty Images)
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Andoni Iraola could add another £145million worth of additions to his Liverpool squad this week. The Redsn have already strengthened their backline and added a wing option in Victor Munoz.
However, Iraola is planning to spend more this summer with a Paris Saint-Germain forward on the wishlist. Liverpool have made just two permanent signings so far, acquiring Munoz for £34.5m and £60m-rated
Jeremy Jacquet. Ronald Araujo joined on loan from Barcelona following an injury to key star Joe Gomez. Despite spending a record £446m last year, the Reds have a new manager at the helm and he is keen to stamp his authority.
Here, the ECHOhas detailed what deals Liverpool can speed through this week before the Premier League returns.
Bradley Barcola
Liverpool have received a boost in their chase for Bradley Barcola and look set to launch a new bid. The Reds have been locked in negotiations for the PSG star, who is valued at around £145m.
Now, the French outfit have signed Mika Godts from Ajax for a fee of around £47m (€55m). This has given Iraola hope that he could land Barcola as Godts plays in the same position.
Bradley Barcola.
Bradley Barcola could finally head to Anfield(Image: Maciej Rogowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
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The 23-year-old is keen to leave PSG as he seeks more first-team minutes. Liverpool are expected to lodge a new bid this week and could get the deal over the line.
Cody Gakpo
The Reds are also preparing for some Anfield exits with Cody Gakpo looking increasingly likely to head to north London. The Dutch forward has been a long-time target for Tottenham as Roberto De Zerbi continues to rebuild his squad.
Cody Gakpo.
Cody Gakpo could head to north London(Image: Lewis Storey - Danehouse/Getty Images)
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Reports in Gakpo's homeland claim that the 27-year-old has agreed a deal in principle to join Spurs this summer. Meanwhile, the BBC states that the Reds are demanding over £60m for the forward and will not agree to a switch until a replacement arrives.
With Barcola potentially nearing his arrival, Iraola could be open to letting Gakpo go.
Harvey Elliott
Harvey Elliott.
Harvey Elliott has been linked with various Premier League sides(Image: Visionhaus/Getty Images)
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Harvey Elliott has been heavily linked with a move away after a failed loan at Aston Villa last season. The 23-year-old endured a frustrating temporary spell in Birmingham, with a clause in his deal limiting his game time as Villa avoided making his move permanent.
Elliott returned to Anfield for pre-season training but uncertainty still hangs around his spot in the squad. Sunderland and Leeds have both been linked, with former Everton CEO Keith Wyness believing the midfielder could head to Elland Road.
Wyness told the Inside Track podcast: "Yeah, I think the bad blood is certainly enough to get him away from Liverpool. There's a possibility he'll go to Leeds, but Leipzig are still the favourites, and I think if they can come to personal terms, that's what would make it happen.
"Leeds is going to become an attractive option for a player like Harvey."
Curtis Jones
Curtis Jones.
Curtis Jones could be nearing an exit(Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
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Curtis Jones is also tipped to exit Anfield with Liverpool lowering his valuation to get the deal done. It is understood that the Englishman has fallen out of favour under Iraola and is now available for £30m.
Jones has been heavily linked with a move to Inter Milan throughout the current window. His contract expires next summer and the Reds will be keen to avoid losing yet another player on a free transfer.
Inter were keen, but reports in Italy suggested that the asking price had proved a sticking point. Now, Liverpool have reduced it from £34m to £30m, potentially tempting the Serie A side to dip into the pool of English talent again.
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