Can't Ignore These Red Flags! Araujo Gamble, Barcola Delay & What It Means for Liverpool FC
Liverpool have finally moved for a defender, but questions remain over whether the Reds are taking too many risks as the transfer window enters its decisive stages.
On today's Newsround with Dave Davis, Dave takes a deeper look at the impending arrival of Ronald Araujo, who is set to undergo his Liverpool medical ahead of a season long loan from Barcelona. With Liverpool covering the defender's wages and reports suggesting an option to buy could be worth around €55 million, Dave weighs up the potential rewards against Araujo's concerning injury record.
Attention then returns to Bradley Barcola. Liverpool remain in negotiations with PSG and the French international still appears to be the priority attacking target, but there has been no breakthrough. Are the Reds simply being patient, or has the pursuit created another transfer bottleneck?
There's also discussion around Ibrahim Mbaye, fresh links involving Endrick, Cody Gakpo's uncertain future amid Tottenham interest, and the squad registration decisions Liverpool may need to make if further overseas players arrive.
Dave also asks the question supporters will increasingly be debating: is Araujo going to be Liverpool's final defensive signing?
With Monaco visiting Anfield and the competitive season rapidly approaching, Liverpool's squad is taking shape, but several major pieces of the puzzle remain unresolved.
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