Less than a week remains for Liverpool to bolster their attacking options
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 23: Andoni Iraola manager / head coach of Liverpool reacts during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Newcastle United and Liverpool FC at St James' Park on August 23, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)
Andoni Iraola still wants to add two wingers to his Liverpool squad(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA, Getty Images)
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Andoni Iraola has just days to transform Liverpool's attack before the summer transfer window slams shut. Iraola's era on the pitch, at least, officially began last Sunday, with the Reds drawing 2-2 to Newcastle United at St James' Park.
All three of Liverpool's new signings featured in the clash. Jeremy Jacquet started, while Ronald Araujo and Victor Munoz came on in the second half. The trio all gave positive performances, but the Reds were noticeably lacking in midfield and in attack.
Liverpool's forward line would certainly be bolstered by the arrival of Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, who remains the club's top target this month. The Frenchman could be joined by Crystal Palace star Ismaila Sarr, following reports on Wednesday.
Sarr interest emerges
RED BULL ARENA, LEIPZIG, GERMANY - 2026/05/27: Ismaila Sarr of Crystal Palace FC looks on during the UEFA Conference League 2025/26 final football match between Crystal Palace FC and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid. Crystal Palace FC won 1-0 over Rayo Vallecano de Madrid. (Photo by Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Ismaila Sarr is a target for Liverpool(Image: Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images)
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Liverpool's pursuit of attackers has been one of the stories of the transfer window. A move for Bradley Barcola is still on the cards, although their short-lived pursuit of Brighton & Hove Albion star Yankuba Minteh appears to be just that, short-lived.
It now seems as though the Reds have turned their attentions to Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr. According to The Athletic, the Reds have had initial approach for the 28-year-old turned down.
Sarr is well-known to Liverpool – and not only for his exploits for Watford and Palace. He was placed on three-man shortlist in the summer of 2020 during his days at Vicarage Road. Although they now appear to have resurrected that interest, it would seem only an astronomical offer would tempt Palace to sell.
Barcola worry shut down
Bradley Barcola of PSG celebrates UEFA Champions League title with their supporters at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France, on May 31, 2026. PSG won over Arsenal FC in the UEFA Champions League final football match in Budapest on May 30
Bradley Barcola remains Liverpool's top target(Image: 2026 Anadolu)
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Barcola's potential arrival at Liverpool only has several days to come to fruition. The Reds have been deep in negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain for several weeks over the France international.
In what would be his first footballing venture outside of France, the left-winger has been backed by ex-Manchester United and Everton striker Louis Saha. The former France star told Mr Gamble: "Bradley Barcola would be a top level signing. He’s quick, he can provide assists to other players and score goals as well, so it’s easy to see why Arsenal and Liverpool are taking a look at him."
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Saha cited the versatility of Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah when asked whether Barcola, 23, can perform on the right flank. He explained: "He can cross the ball really well. So yes, Barcola can play whether he’s on the left side or the right side, and it is too restrictive to think a player can only play on one side or another.
"It is these ideas that are killing the game. Players should not be defining themselves in this way. You’re a left-sided player? No, no. Please! Stop that. Look at Sadio Mane. He played on the right for Liverpool. They signed Mohamed Salah so he played on the left. In his first World Cup tournament for France.
"Kylian Mbappe played on the right. He was playing on the left in his second World Cup. In his third World Cup this summer, he was the striker."
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