A report on Saturday has indicated that Liverpool could be at risk of seeing a direct Premier League rival hijack their plans to sign a prominent transfer target.

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The club had made Real Madrid sensation Vinicius Jr their top target, and he was open to a move to the Emirates Stadium, before he agreed a long-term contract extension at the Bernabeu. That has seen the club return to the transfer market to look for options to bolster their left wing in particular, and Barcola's name has once again come up.

The Paris Saint-Germain winger has been linked with a move to the Premier League all summer.

Manchester United need a new left-back, but Newcastle are refusing to sell Lewis Hall so Jorge Salinas is said to be a new target. An injury to Mason Mount could see United renew efforts to sign a midfielder. Chelsea are set to confirm the arrival of Pep Chavarria, as they await the arrival of Morgan Rogers in training for the first time.

His stock also received another boost after scoring for Japan in their World Cup round of 32 defeat to Brazil, although the goal could not prevent a 2-1 loss. Mainz remain under little pressure to sell.

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Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has openly acknowledged that his squad have significant work to do ahead of the new Premier League campaign. Despite taking an early two-goal advantage through last summer's marquee signings,