Liverpool focuses on wingers and midfielders in transfer window
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 5:27 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Liverpool continues to target the acquisition of wingers ahead of the transfer deadline, aiming to bring in at least one or two players for wide attacking positions. Sunday’s match against Newcastle highlighted vulnerabilities in the squad, particularly the performance of Rio Ngumoha on the right, raising questions about the need for a defensive midfielder as well. Fans have been vocal about finding a replacement for Fabinho since his departure, suggesting that the team has critical needs to address before the window closes on September 1. Liverpool's recent performances hint at necessary adjustments as they look to enhance their squad.
- •Liverpool seeks at least one winger before September 1
- •Recent match performance highlighted squad vulnerabilities
- •Fans call for a defensive midfielder replacement
- •Targets include Bradley Barcola, Ibrahim Mbaye, and Yankuba Minteh
- •Rio Ngumoha's performance questioned at Newcastle
- 5:27 PMYahoo Sports — What do Liverpool still need in the transfer window?
- 5:26 PMYahoo Sports — What do Spurs still need in the transfer window?
"Tottenham have strengthened by spending heavily in the summer, but if Dominic Solanke is not going to be used regularly as a main striker, then this is where Roberto de Zerbi must look next. Richarlison took the starting role in the opening weekend loss at Brentford, and while a deal for Manchester City's Omar Marmoush is progressing, is this actually his best role? Spurs desperately need forward players who can turn De Zerbi's quick attacks into decisive moments.
"As has been the case for most of the summer, Liverpool's priority remains the wide attacking areas and the expectation is that at least one and maybe two wingers will come in over the coming week. It is no secret Liverpool have been actively looking in the market for wingers - Bradley Barcola, Ibrahim Mbaye and Yankuba Minteh - and Sunday's display against Newcastle cemented that, with Rio Ngumoha looking uncomfortable on the right.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 5:27 PMWhat do Liverpool still need in the transfer window?
As has been the case for most of the summer, Liverpool's priority remains the wide attacking areas and the expectation is that at least one and maybe two wingers will come in over the coming week. It is no secret Liverpool have been actively looking in the market for wingers - Bradley Barcola, Ibrahim Mbaye and Yankuba Minteh - and Sunday's display against Newcastle cemented that, with Rio Ngumoha looking uncomfortable on the right.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 5:26 PMWhat do Spurs still need in the transfer window?
Tottenham have strengthened by spending heavily in the summer, but if Dominic Solanke is not going to be used regularly as a main striker, then this is where Roberto de Zerbi must look next. Richarlison took the starting role in the opening weekend loss at Brentford, and while a deal for Manchester City's Omar Marmoush is progressing, is this actually his best role? Spurs desperately need forward players who can turn De Zerbi's quick attacks into decisive moments.
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