Five World Cup stars Liverpool could sign next to answer Andoni Iraola plea

Five World Cup stars are being discussed as potential recruits for Liverpool as the club prepares for a new Premier League season under a month away. Liverpool have made only two signings so far, and still have not replaced Mohamed Salah. The Reds have spent a combined £100 million on defender Jeremy Jacquet, whose transfer was sealed in January, and winger Victor Munoz. Andoni Iraola—who guided Bournemouth to European football for the first time—has stressed the need for a winger and improved defensive cover. The rumor set starts with Spain and Barcelona’s Ferran Torres, 26, who scored the decisive goal in a 1-0 final win in New Jersey after extra time. While reports in Spain suggest Barcelona could consider moving him on, claims that Liverpool are ready to compete with PSG for a £40 million deal are described as unfounded. Another candidate is PSG’s Bradley Barcola, linked to a fee above £100 million; Liverpool are said to be monitoring him closely. The piece also highlights Ibrahim Mbaye, 18, who scored against France and played a role in Senegal’s 5-0 win over Iraq.