Liverpool’s dream final month of transfer window as Iraola reunion secured and Barcola signs
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At least two new signings are required if the Reds have any chance of reaching the heights they achieved in Slot's first season or Klopp's successful reign.Here, Mirror Football has detailed exactly what Liverpool should do to end their transfer window in the best way possible.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE! Should Liverpool fail to agree a lower price with PSG, however, Chelsea's Pedro Neto could be a worthy fallback option.Chelsea are not actively pursuing Neto's sale but the Portuguese would command a lower fee than Barcola, while still representing a versatile and Premier League-proven addition across the forward line.Boost the defenceAfter securing a wide forward, Liverpool must shift their focus to their struggling defence.
Even prior to Konate's departure, the Reds were light at the back, considering Joe Gomez's persistent time on the sidelines and Giovanni Leoni's lengthy recovery from an ACL injury.The situation appears even more problematic now following Gomez's withdrawal due to injury in the pre-season friendly against Sunderland at the weekend, while new signing Jacquet was omitted as a precaution.If doubts exist over whether Liverpool possess sufficient depth before the campaign has even started, it suggests something is fundamentally amiss. Iraola acknowledged as much last Monday, when he delivered his second press conference and the opening one of Liverpool's summer 2026 pre-season tour of the USA.The manager referenced right-back Conor Bradley's own rehabilitation from a serious injury and emphasised that, while he views Bradley as the club's long-term right-back, the club are seeking a "solution" to their centre-back and right-back concerns.
Across 29 league outings, Hill proved to be one of the Cherries' most reliable figures at the back.While predominantly a centre-back, he made three appearances at right-back - a versatility that suits Liverpool well, given Iraola has identified Bradley as the long-term first choice in that position. But that is precisely something Liverpool ought to change by stepping up their interest.He would represent a vital addition to the squad, bolstering depth and filling a homegrown slot in the Reds' domestic and European squads.With Hill and Barcola brought on board, Liverpool could head into the new season with genuine confidence in a near-unassailable squad - one capable of bouncing back from recent setbacks and striking fear into their rivals.Sky Sports, HBO Max, Netflix and Disney+ with Ultimate TV packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.