Liverpool's new dream line-up with Bradley Barcola and free agent defender transfer

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Liverpool continues to be active in the transfer market, with Andoni Iraola closing in on what could be his dream line-up heading into next season.Bradley Barcola continues to be linked with a transfer to Liverpool(Image: (Photo by Nicolas Gaudin/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images))It's under one month now until Liverpool's Premier League campaign gets underway, with a new era under Andoni Iraola beckoning supporters, who are getting excited about what a new-look Reds team could do.Considering the difficulties of the previous campaign, the introduction of high-octane soccer could get the supporters back on side, with Iraola promising to fix the rift that occurred between the fans and team last time out.While the new style of play could transform the team, the options available at the manager's disposal will be largely the same coming into the opening clash against Newcastle United.The previous summer's transfer splurge means that Liverpool is having to be careful with allocation of funds in the transfer market, with only two signings completed so far.More could be on the way, though there will be an emphasis on Iraola getting the most out of the big-money signings that were completed last year.So, with that said, here's a look at a dream line-up for Iraola heading into the new season, with some possible new additions.Goalkeeper and defendersLiverpool has confirmed Jeremy Jacquet's shirt number for the new season(Image: Getty Images)In goal, it's likely that Alisson Becker will keep his place as the number one, in what is set to be his final year at Anfield, unless he signs a new contract.When it comes to the backline, the left-back spot is there for Milos Kerkez to claim as his own under a manager he trusts, though doubts remain over options at right-back, with Jeremie Frimpong likely to start the campaign there due to the injury issues for Conor Bradley.At centre-back there are some concerns for Jeremy Jacquet, who missed the first pre-season game through injury, while Joe Gomez is another injury issue.That could see Liverpool dip into the market for reinforcements, with John Stones being linked with a potential switch as a free agent to add both quality and depth.While that would make sense, it's tough to see him starting on the left, especially if Jacquet is fit, while Virgil van Dijk is likely to hold his position on the right side to make up the back four.MidfieldersDominik Szoboszlai celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the friendly football match between Liverpool and Sunderland at GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tennessee(Image: TIM VIZER / AFP via Getty Images)There haven't been sweeping changes in midfield this summer just yet, with the key move being a new contract extension for Dominik Szoboszlai, who is likely to keep his role in the engine room heading into the new campaign.Alexis Mac Allister's late return from his time at the World Cup means that Ryan Gravenberch is likely to be the second midfield option in the deeper role, while Florian Wirtz would keep his place as the number ten.ForwardsBradley Barcola could cost the Reds a huge amount this summer(Image: Getty Images)The striker position is easy enough to pick, with Alexander Isak available while Hugo Ekitike continues to recover from a long-term injury. There is some hope that a full pre-season for the Swedish international could bring him back to his best, and show exactly why such a huge fee was paid to sign him.There are some interchangeable options up front, starting on the left, where Iraola has a decision to make over Cody Gakpo or Rio Ngumoha.

The former has an edge in terms of his experience, but the latter has a spark that has been lacking through the past year or so, which could see him given the nod to start with.On the right, the arrival of Victor Munoz could bring a fresh option, though he is likely to be a rotation player. Instead, the potential arrival of Bradley Barcola would be viewed as the answer to the question of who will replace Mohamed Salah.The PSG star has shown plenty of quality and potential to grow further, and a move to Anfield looks like it could happen over the next month.Dream XI: Alisson; Kerkez, Jacquet, Van Dijk, Frimpong; Gravenbech, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Ngumoha, Isak, Barcola.