Liverpool latest: Andoni Iraola considers £188m bids as bleak Reds prediction delivered
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Liverpool could be about to pull off a huge shock in the transfer market with a staggering transfer raidThe clock is ticking with Liverpool scheduled to kick off their Premier League campaign against Newcastle in just under three weeks time. The Reds are running out of time to add to their squad this summer too and the urgency is only amplified by the fast-approaching transfer deadline, which officially closes on September 1.So far, Andoni Iraola's side has only welcomed French centre-half Jeremy Jacquet and Spanish wide-man Victor Munoz to the squad.The club have suffered significant outfield losses this summer, bidding farewell to Mohamed Salah, who has signed for Trabzonspor.
Reports today suggest Liverpool are plotting a massive £188million swoop, all while a former Anfield great has issued a stark warning to his old club.£188m bid consideredLiverpool are reportedly pursuing a move for Bradley Barcola and his PSG team-mate Ibrahim Mbaye as they seek to reinforce their wide options. The Reds have maintained a longstanding interest in French international Barcola, with negotiations expected to commence shortly over a potential deal to bring him to Anfield.The reigning European champions are reportedly demanding in the region of £145m for the 23-year-old winger, though reports indicate that the Reds are hoping to secure him for considerably less.Should Liverpool complete a remarkable double swoop for both players, they could be faced with a staggering combined outlay of £188m to bring the pair to Merseyside from the French capital.Ex-Red makes bleak predictionFormer Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has voiced his reservations over the club's transfer activity this summer.
The ex-centre-back has also written off the Reds' chances of claiming the Premier League title this season, citing their sluggish approach in the transfer market."Where we are right now, and there is still a month to go transfer-wise, I can only see Arsenal or Man City (winning the league)," Carragher said on The Football Ramble."I think Liverpool need two defenders and a top right winger to be in the 'chat' or in the chase. I'm a little bit worried but what I would say about Liverpool and people above, with the people above, I do trust them in terms of over the last decade or so, how they have gone about their business - they sell well, they bring in good fees.