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Liverpool’s Transfer Window in Focus: Barcola Joins as Life without Salah Begins
Barcola joined for £123 million as Liverpool added defensive cover, but Salah’s exit and other departures left doubts over the squad’s balance.
- Liverpool completed the £123m signing of 23-year-old winger Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain in the final days of the summer window. The French international signed a five-year contract, adding pace to the Reds' flanks.
- Head coach Andoni Iraola added Jeremy Jacquet, Victor Munoz, and Ronald Araujo on loan to strengthen the squad. However, some observers questioned whether Liverpool should have prioritized a defensive midfielder and right-back instead.
- Speaking on Thursday, Iraola confirmed Barcola is in a "good place" and available for Friday's trip to Ipswich. The manager praised the winger's mentality and willingness to help immediately after his arrival from France.
- Following the departures of Mohamed Salah, Ibrahima Konate, Andy Robertson, Curtis Jones, and Harvey Elliott, Liverpool faces a significant rebuild. Iraola must reinvigorate a squad that appeared to lose its hunger under predecessor Arne Slot.
- Arsenal legend Ian Wright and analyst Jamie Carragher suggested the Gunners missed a key opportunity by not pursuing Barcola. The winger arrives at Anfield as a potential superstar, filling a profile Arsenal failed to secure this summer.
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The Independent (US)Andoni Iraola confirms Bradley Barcola in line to make Liverpool debut at Ipswich
Barcola joined Liverpool for £123m on the penultimate day of the transfer window but has not played a minute of football since the World Cup
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