The signing of Barcola, who chose Liverpool despite interest from other clubs including Arsenal, is part of the club's efforts to strengthen their attack after a below-par campaign last season. Liverpool believe they have secured one of the most outstanding wide attacking talents in world football, and the 24-year-old could make his debut for the club on Friday when they travel to Ipswich.

The combined £364m trio of Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak and Barcola could become one of the most feared attacks in Europe, and Liverpool fans will be hoping that this signing will bring some much-needed excitement to Anfield. However, the club's defensive issues remain a concern, with Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley sidelined with long-term injuries and Joe Gomez's pre-season injury prompting Liverpool to bring in Ronald Araujo on loan from Barcelona.

Liverpool are well stocked in the centre-back department, with promising teenage defenders like Mor Talla Ndiaye and Ifeanyi Ndukwe impressing in pre-season. The signing of 18-year-old goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans from Genk in a deal that could go up to £30m is also one for the future, with Bayern Munich also interested in the 6ft 7in Belgian.