Liverpool's dream end to transfer window as Bradley Barcola joins and £70m star signs

Liverpool have less than a week until the September 1 transfer deadline as they look to drastically improve their squad. Andoni Iraola's side were held 2-2 by Newcastle United on the opening weekend of the Premier League .

The game showed exactly what the Reds are lacking, namely direct pace in wide areas and stability in the midfield. With Liverpool understood to be in talks with PSG over a move for Bradley Barcola and Brighton for Yankuba Minteh , speed on the wings may not be too far away.

However, the Reds' conundrum in midfield is an entirely different prospect. Here, Mirror Football takes a look at what Liverpool's dream end to the summer transfer window would look like.

It's the transfer saga that seems to be showing no sign of ending. Paris Saint-Germain winger Barcola, 23, has been a top target for Liverpool this summer and the Reds must get the deal over the line.

The two clubs have been locked in negotiations for some time. Luis Enrique's side are said to be looking for a fee of around £130-£140million to part ways with the France international.

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While an agreement on a figure has yet to be thrashed out, it's understood that Barcola is open to joining Liverpool. The 23-year-old's desire could help facilitate a move, especially after the Champions League winners brought in Maghnes Akliouche, Ferran Torres and Mika Godts.

It was claimed that a fee between £111m and £128m will be enough for the Reds to secure their long-awaited target. Rio Ngumoha, for all his gumption, was found lacking on the right wing against Newcastle on Sunday.

The youngster looks a natural fit on the left instead, and with Barcola on the Reds' roster, he have healthy competition for the left flank and mentorship in the French star.

It's been a long time coming, but could Minteh be Salah's replacement at Liverpool? Salah left the Reds this summer and it looked like movement for a right winger had stalled. However, Liverpool have had bids in the region of £50m and £60m rejected by the Seagulls for their star man.

The Gambian winger is thought to be valued at over £70m, with the Reds considering a third bid. Similarly to Barcola, while a fee hasn't yet been finalised between the clubs, Minteh is said to be keen on a move to Anfield and has already agreed personal terms, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Minteh will give the Reds organic width, and while he is currently injured, he has built a reputation as an aggressive creator in his two seasons with Brighton. His goal record, just ten across two years, would need to improve but at only 22 years old, he has ample time to introduce that element into his game.

On the downside, Liverpool are reportedly willing to let Cody Gakpo leave, with Spurs and Manchester City interested, in order to finalise deals for Barcola and Minteh.