Liverpool's dream end to summer as Bradley Barcola agreement struck and £70m transfer done

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Liverpool could have a frantic end to the summer transfer window. Liverpool continue to be linked with a blockbuster move for Bradley Barcola (Image: Getty)Liverpool have less than a week until the summer transfer window slams shut as they look to significantly strengthen their squad.

Read our Privacy PolicyHere's a look at what Liverpool's ideal ending to the summer transfer window might look like...It is the transfer saga that appears to have no end in sight. Barcola, 23, has been a primary target for Liverpool all summer long and the Reds must push the deal through before the deadline.The two clubs have been engaged in protracted negotiations for some time.

Luis Enrique's side are reportedly demanding a fee of around £140million to sell the France international.While financial terms are yet to be agreed, it's claimed that Barcola is open to the idea of joining Liverpool. His willingness could prove instrumental in facilitating a transfer, particularly after PSG brought in Maghnes Akliouche, Ferran Torres and Mika Godts.Reports suggest a figure of between £111m and £128m would be sufficient for the Reds to land their long-coveted target.Bring in Salah's replacementIt has been a lengthy wait, but could Minteh prove to be Salah's successor at Liverpool?The mercurial Egyptian left Anfield earlier this summer and progress towards signing a right winger appeared to have ground to a halt.However, Liverpool have seen bids in the region of £50m and £60m knocked back by the Seagulls for their prized asset in recent days.Liverpool have already seen two bids for Yankuba Minteh knocked back (Image: Getty)Minteh is believed to be valued in excess of £70m, with the Reds weighing up a third offer.Much like Barcola, while a transfer fee is yet to be settled between the two clubs, Minteh is reportedly eager to make the move to Anfield and is already thought to have agreed personal terms.He will provide natural width, and while he is presently sidelined through injury, he has established himself as an aggressive creator across his two campaigns with Brighton.His goalscoring record, just 10 across two years, would require improvement but at only 22 years of age, he has plenty of time to add more strings to his bow.Recruit a midfielderIt's the one area of the pitch that many Liverpool supporters are demanding to be addressed, and arguably the one that won't be.