Liverpool could seriously regret not swooping for Barcelona-linked Junior Firpo

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Liverpool appear unlikely to be making any big moves this summer.

Manager Jurgen Klopp is happy with his squad, and has so far added just two new faces in young duo Sepp van den Berg and Harvey Elliott.

The Champions League winners have lost Daniel Sturridge and Alberto Moreno, but Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Adam Lallana are both back fit again for the Reds.

Some fans have expressed their frustrations on social media at the lack of activity in the transfer market so far, with Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United having all spent big.

According to The Telegraph, the club are looking to recruit ‘a versatile left-sided player’.

Earlier in the window Liverpool were linked with Junior Firpo of Real Betis, but the Spanish U21 international recently admitted being flattered about links to Barcelona (Mundo Deportivo), and The Liverpool Echo reported last month that he is not on Klopp’s radar.

Arguably, he could be a real missed opportunity for Liverpool if he heads to the Nou Camp this summer.

TBR’s view

Firpo is a talented left-back, but spent a lot of last season playing in a more advanced left-wing role.

The 22-year-old would therefore be able to come in and provide backup for both Andy Robertson and Sadio Mane down the Liverpool left.

Moreno needs replacing, and Klopp could do with another option at left wing if Ryan Kent heads back to Rangers.

Firpo would be expensive (€50 million/£45 million release clause), but for his price he’s a quality player who could provide cover for two positions.