Liverpool's summer transfer window has come to a close following a significant reshaping of the squad. Despite several costly acquisitions under Andoni Iraola, questions about the depth of the team persist.
BBC journalist Adam Patel highlights that after factoring in the deal for Jeremy Doku, Liverpool's net spending this summer amounted to just under £200 million. The club has invested a whopping £217.5 million in Victor Munoz, loaned player Ronald Araujo, and Bradley Barcola.
However, the squad saw departures, with Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson, and Ibrahima Konate leaving for free, while Curtis Jones made a £30 million switch to Inter. Liverpool also turned down an £80 million offer from Manchester City for Cody Gakpo, as they were unable to secure a replacement.
According to Patel, after the first two matches of the Premier League season, there remains a lingering feeling that Liverpool's squad is not sufficiently equipped. The primary concerns revolve around a lack of quality depth in defence and the absence of a traditional defensive midfielder.
On a brighter note, Barcola has emerged as the standout acquisition. The French international, also courted by Arsenal, opted for Liverpool, making him the second most expensive signing of the summer.
For Iraola, the moment he has been anticipating all summer has finally arrived: the transfer window is now closed, and he has the final version of his squad to work with.
