3 deals Liverpool still need to complete after Bradley Barcola signing

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Liverpool will continue to look at the transfer market for deals, either in or out of the club, as the final month of the window offers a chance to balance the overall roster of playersPSG and France winger Bradley Barcola.(Image: Image Photo Agency/Getty Images)At this stage of the transfer market, it seems as though Liverpool is placing all of its eggs in a basket labeled Bradley Barcola, as the search for a new winger continues.The Reds have been on the lookout for a replacement to Mohamed Salah, and after trying and failing to sign Yan Diomande for that role, focus has switched to the PSG star instead. Barcola has just two years left on his contract at the Parc des Princes, and after informing the club that he won't be signing an extension, this summer offers a chance for the European champions to maximize his value.After opening the door on a move to Liverpool, work promptly started on getting a deal done, with the Merseyside outfit locked in talks to reach an eventual agreement.It's far from finished at this point, but the direction of travel is positive for Andoni Iraola, who could get his marquee signing completed in the coming weeks.That's not the only business Liverpool will need to conduct before the transfer window closes, however, with some other key deals on the cards.Curtis Jones exitCurtis Jones continues to be linked with a potential transfer exit from Liverpool(Image: (Photo by Bill Barrett/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images))In terms of exits, the quickest place to start is with Curtis Jones.

The midfielder is now into the final 12 months of his contract with Liverpool, and looks set to leave this summer.Inter Milan continues to show interest in the 25-year-old, with discussions ongoing over a move that could see the Reds land a decent transfer fee for his services.A move for Jones could then free up funds that need to be spent elsewhere in the team, with Iraola lacking the depth to compete regularly at the top without a bit of luck in the injury department.Defensive reinforcementsLiverpool was lucky last season that injuries at centre-back were not as bad as they could've been, with a lack of depth meaning that Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate had to soak up a lot of minutes.While the latter has left, his replacement, Jeremy Jacquet, has suffered from injury concerns early in preseason that have left the backline looking thin at best.Pairing those worries with a fresh injury for Joe Gomez, and the need for patience with Giovanni Leoni's return from injury, it all points to a lack of cover in the central ranks.Combine that with issues at right-back, where Conor Bradley is still in rehabilitation from a serious knee injury alongside the consistent troubles that Jeremie Frimpong has faced, and it creates a glaring issue on the right side of defence.For that reason, it seems obvious that Liverpool should look to land a versatile defender who can play as both a centre-back and a right-back if required.Ezri Konsa has emerged as a recent transfer link who could do just that, though it's unclear exactly how much Aston Villa would value him at, with the Reds unlikely to spend big in this department.A new midfielderThis isn't perhaps the most pressing area of concern for Liverpool, but the midfield was a clear problem area over the previous campaign.Alexis Mac Allister is at the stage of his career where he could be replaced(Image: Photo by Sebastian Frej/Getty Images)There was a lack of energy in the engine room, with key stars such as Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch not playing at their full capability that was seen in seasons gone by.An exit for Jones could open up space for an energetic midfield arrival to bring some intensity to an Iraola-style that depends so heavily on it.That said, it's far lower down in the list of priorities. The likes of Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Florian Wirtz are likely to battle it out for starting spots ahead of some decent depth options.Wataru Endo is one of those who can play a role, while Stefan Bajcetic's return from injury could see him involved in some capacity.

Then there's a potential breakthrough for Trey Nyoni to be conscious about.It all depends on the funds available for Liverpool and the players out there who could make a difference. A deal for a midfielder is more likely to be the finishing touches on an otherwise quiet transfer window.