Liverpool transfer targets summer 2026: Who can help revive the Reds?

Having spent more than £400m last summer, it seems crazy that Liverpool are in need of several reinforcements a year later.

Of all the mega moves that the Reds made last year, the only signing that can truly say they enjoyed any success was Hugo Ekitike, but unfortunately for the striker, he looks set to miss a considerable chunk of the next campaign.

An Achilles injury against Paris Saint-Germain in April has placed significantly more pressure on attackers Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak, who were both signed for fees in excess of £100m only to disappoint for much of 2025-26.

Left-back Milos Kerkez struggled to live up to the standards set by Andy Robertson, though he did settle into life at Anfield as the season progressed, something that cannot be said of right-back Jeremie Frimpong.

As ever, rumours around who could be next through the doors at Anfield continue to swirl. Let's take a look at the latest rumours, but don't forget to also check the already confirmed Liverpool signings.

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Jeremey Jacquet will join Liverpool this summer- Photo by IMAGO / APL

Liverpool transfer targets summer 2026

Liverpool transfer targets
Current club
Estimated fee*

Yan Diomande

RB Leipzig

£39m

Roland Sallai

Galatasaray

£8.7m

Kees Smit

AZ Alkmaar

£19m

Lutsharel Geertruida

RB Leipzig

£17m

Giorgio Scalvini

Atalanta

£22m

*Based on Transfermarkt's current valuations. Subject to change.

Lamine Camara (Monaco)

Midfield will almost certainly be a priority area for the Reds hierarchy, and they have been linked to Monaco star Lamine Camara for some time.

The 22-year-old has a transfer value of £35m, but he is likely to cost significantly more than that in any switch to the Premier League.

Alex Scott (Bournemouth)

Alex Scott was arguably the best midfielder in the Premier League in 2026, and considering the Englishman worked under new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola, he could be a good fit at Anfield.

It has been reported that Bournemouth would demand a fee in the region of £80m, though the sales of Sandro Tonali and Elliot Anderson for fees at or above £100m may prompt the Cherries to raise their asking price.

Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace)

The exit of Trent Alexander-Arnold in the summer of 2025 robbed the club of a progressive passer, but luckily for them, Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton fits that bill.

Though Wharton does not possess the same physical qualities that Iraola normally looks for in his midfielders, the Basque man has indicated that he will adapt somewhat at Liverpool.

Bradley Barcola (Paris Saint-Germain)

Now that Liverpool have seemingly missed out on Yan Diomande to PSG, the next best solution to their problems in the forward line may be to take PSG's Bradley Barcola. who is currently seen by Luis Enrique as fourth choice.

It would be remarkable if the Merseysiders somehow signed both Barcola and Diomande, but they did sign Isak and Wirtz in the same window, so nothing should be ruled out.


Adam is a lead writer on Football Whispers. He is a big Arsenal fan, and also follows his local club Wealdstone, made famous by The Wealdstone Raider, who he has interviewed. Adam also follows darts, boxing, cricket and tennis, among many other sports.