Andoni Iraola via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff
Liverpool are now unlikely to pursue their interest in PSG forward Ibrahim Mbaye as journalist Simon Jones provides an update on the Bradley Barcola situation.
It's no secret that Liverpool want to sign another winger during the summer transfer window as they look to find a long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah.
Victor Munoz was brought to the club earlier in the window, but Liverpool remain in the market to sign another in the coming weeks.
Liverpool have been fairly quiet in comparison to a lot of Premier League clubs this summer, but there's still plenty of time remaining for the Merseyside outfit.
It was a disappointing 25-26 season for the Reds, so it will be a busy few weeks in the market for Andoni Iraola's side.
One player they might not be looking to buy now is PSG winger Mbaye, with journalist Jones reporting that they are unlikely to pursue their interest.
The Reds did make an exploratory move to potentially secure his signature, but they are unlikely to go to the next stage.
Jones confirms that Liverpool are continuing to discuss a move to sign Mbaye's team-mate Barcola.
Barcola is certainly someone who is further ahead of Mbaye in their development at the moment, so it wouldn't be a surprise if they go all out to secure his signature.
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How Liverpool could line up this weekend
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Liverpool are preparing to face Newcastle in their Premier League opener this weekend.
As it stands, Liverpool have only brought in Munoz to strengthen their forward options, while Hugo Ekitike is currently out injured.
How Liverpool could line up remains to be seen, and it will be interesting to see whether the likes of youngster Rio Ngumoha are given an opportunity to impress.
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Liverpool's forward options
Alexander Isak
Federico Chiesa
Cody Gakpo
Hugo Ekitike (injured)
Victor Munoz
Rio Ngumoha
Isak is likely to start through the centre of attack, considering their lack of centre-forward options.
We could see Munoz and Gakpo as the wide options, although Ngumoha will undoubtedly be pushing for a starting spot.