Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has assured supporters that more players will arrive before the transfer window closes on September 1, as the club prepares for its Premier League opener at Newcastle on Sunday.
The Reds have already secured the loan signing of Ronald Araujo from Barcelona following Joe Gomez's pre-season injury. However, concerns persist over cover at right-back given Conor Bradley's fitness troubles, while Curtis Jones has departed for Inter Milan.
Iraola pledges further additions
Iraola conceded his current options look "thin" and said on Friday there will "definitely" be more new faces through the door. The Spaniard, who took charge on Merseyside this summer, has been tasked with closing the gap to England's elite after predecessor Arne Slot guided the club to Champions League qualification in his second season.
"We will definitely sign some players. Some deals you have to wait until the end," he told Sky Sports. "But the end is the important picture, the one we will have on September 1, because it is true that we are still quite thin."
This could prompt Liverpool to pursue a new midfielder before the deadline. For many supporters, the primary concern remains finding a worthy successor to Mohamed Salah on the right flank. Rio Ngumoha is anticipated to receive increased opportunities on that side of the pitch, while Victor Munoz is also capable of operating on his less preferred wing.
Endrick stays at Real Madrid
Real Madrid forward Endrick has reportedly rejected approaches from Liverpool to compete for his position under Jose Mourinho. The Brazilian, 20, registered eight goals and eight assists in 21 outings on loan at Lyon last season.
Endrick had hoped to return to Spain with renewed opportunities to shine for Los Blancos, only to see his prospects diminished by the signing of Yan Diomande. Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe are guaranteed starters at Real and occupy two of the three primary attacking berths, leaving the £100million acquisition Diomande as the most probable candidate to fill the remaining position on the right flank.
Real also have winger Rodrygo, who is currently sidelined through injury but is understood to feature in Mourinho's vision. Despite that formidable wall of competition at the Bernabeu, ESPN has reported Endrick believes he can force his way into contention.
Minteh bid rejected
The youngster could have offered Iraola cover for Isak through the middle while also providing an option out wide on the right. Liverpool are yet to find a worthy successor to club icon Salah following his premature departure this summer.
The Reds also saw a £50m bid for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh knocked back this week, though they are widely anticipated to return with a stronger offer.
