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Liverpool's first transfer window under Andoni Iraola sees Bradley Barcola sign but this squad is still not balanced

Sep 03, 2026 · 12:07 UTC · 3 sources

Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, Conor Bradley and Cody Gakpo: Potential buys rejected for sporting or economic reasons Preference was ‘best players’ not specific right-winger Andoni Iraola has defended Liverpool’s summer transfer strategy and said the club’s priority was to sign quality over quantity. Liverpool had the highest net spend in the Premier League, with Bradley Barcola, signed for a potential £123m , added to a front line that includes the £125m Alexander Isak and £116m Florian Wirtz. Barcola could make his debut at Ipswich on Friday, despite not featuring for Paris Saint-Germain before his move on Monday. Aggregated from Guardian Football, Sky Sports, BBC Football.

Sources

  1. Iraola happy with signings as Barcola set for debut BBC Football
  2. Andoni Iraola defends transfer strategy and reveals Liverpool turned down options Guardian Football
  3. Liverpool's first transfer window under Andoni Iraola sees Bradley Barcola sign but this squad is still not balanced Sky Sports

Alexander Isak

Florian Wirtz

Conor Bradley

Cody Gakpo

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