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Liverpool eye Barcola as primary target after defensive concerns on US tour

Liverpool are prioritising a move for PSG's Bradley Barcola, while manager Andoni Iraola has expressed concerns about the team's defensive depth after conceding six goals in three US tour matches.

  • Liverpool have identified Bradley Barcola as their primary attacking target, with PSG valuing him at £145m.
  • Manager Andoni Iraola stated his side are "thin" at the back, with six goals conceded in three pre-season matches in the USA.
  • Curtis Jones' move to Inter Milan is reportedly nearing completion, with Liverpool open to a sale around £35m.

Liverpool are prioritising the signing of PSG forward Bradley Barcola, who is open to a move to Anfield. PSG reportedly value Barcola at £145m, though Liverpool are more inclined towards a deal around £100m. This comes after Liverpool missed out on Yan Diomande and have already signed Victor Munoz from Osasuna for £34m.

Manager Andoni Iraola has voiced concerns about his side's defensive depth, stating they are "thin" at the back. Liverpool conceded six goals in three pre-season matches during their US tour, with four of those coming in 25 second-half minutes against Leeds in a 4-2 defeat.

Captain Virgil van Dijk is back in training, but Joe Gomez and Giovanni Leoni are reportedly unavailable for the start of the Premier League season. New signing Jeremy Jacquet has not played on the tour as his return is being managed. Experienced defenders Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate have also departed.

In midfield, Curtis Jones' potential move to Inter Milan is reportedly progressing, with Liverpool open to a sale around £35m. This move is said to depend on the future of 19-year-old Trey Nyoni. Wataru Endo and Stefan Bajcetic are back in training.

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