Liverpool have now made an enquiry to sign another exciting Paris Saint-Germain attacker after Bradley Barcola.
As we approach August, Liverpool have still only made one new signing for new manager Andoni Iraola, despite a hugely disappointing 2025-26 season.
The Reds swooped in and hijacked Newcastle United's deal to sign Victor Munoz, but they have been relatively quiet since.
The Merseyside outfit had identified RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande as their top target to replace the outgoing Mohamed Salah earlier in the summer, but the Ivory Coast international decided that he wanted to join PSG instead.
The Champions League holders then struggled to agree a deal with the Bundesliga side for the teenager, who could now be moving closer to joining Real Madrid instead.
Liverpool have had to go back to the drawing board and they have now held preliminary talks over a move for Barcola, who they also wanted to bring to Anfield 12 months ago.
It was confirmed on Sunday that the France international won't be extending his contract at the Parc des Princes, which increases the likelihood of him leaving this summer, although PSG are said to be ready to demand up to £145m for his services.
Barcola isn't the only PSG attacker Liverpool have made contact for though.
Liverpool Launch Ibrahim Mbaye Transfer Enquiry
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According to French publication RMC Sport, Liverpool are one of a number of top European clubs to make contact over a move to sign PSG teenager Ibrahim Mbaye.
The 18-year-old 'phenomenon' announced himself on the global stage with a goal for Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, which came on the back of 42 first-team appearances for PSG despite his tender years.
His quality and progress hasn't gone unnoticed and with competition for places in wide areas in the French capital extremely fierce, Liverpool, along with Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund, are all eyeing a move for the talented teenager.
PSG aren't closing the possibility of a sale either, although they do value Mbaye at in excess of €50m if they are to consider a sale in this window.
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Liverpool Hold Positive Talks Over Vinicius Junior
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Reports suggest that Liverpool are also eyeing an ambitious 2027 move to sign Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior on a free transfer next summer, with no progress yet over him signing a new contract to stay at the Bernabeu.
The Brazil international's future has been thrown into further doubt as the La Liga giants close in on a deal to sign RB Leipzig sensation Diomande, who can operate from the left flank like Vini Jr.
The Reds are unlikely to be alone in their pursuit of the 26-year-old having held positive talks, with trusted journalist David Ornstein reporting on Saturday that Arsenal are considering making a move for the Brazilian this summer, having missed out on the likes of Diomande and Morgan Rogers.
The attacker is undoubtedly one of the best in the world, and landing him would be a huge coup, and both Liverpool and Arsenal will be hoping that they can bring him to the Premier League if the deal is right.