Liverpool have signed Victor Muñoz and look increasingly likely to add to their attack with the potential signing of Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain.
An exciting prospect for any Liverpool fan.
An opening bid of €115m is believed to be prepared, with a second, higher bid likely to be required to acquire the French international’s services.
We all watch football for goals and attacking football, and it seems Liverpool have made the switch to that style of play this year. Something we all love to see.
So, why not look at how the Liverpool attack could line up with those two players heading towards Anfield.
On either wing (4-2-3-1) or (4-3-3)
Should Muñoz and Barcola both be selected in the starting line-up, there is a strong chance they will operate in their preferred positions on the wings.
Barcola would primarily feature on the left, while Muñoz could be the favourite to occupy the right, a position that could otherwise belong to Rio Ngumoha in the absence of Mohamed Salah.
If Iraola deploys a 4-2-3-1 formation, the two new signings would likely play either side of Florian Wirtz, with Alexander Isak leading the line. Against more attacking opposition, Wirtz could drop deeper to form a three-man midfield, effectively shifting Liverpool into a 4-3-3.
Barcola would likely be the main attacking threat if he joins, making his link-up with Isak and Wirtz crucial to Liverpool’s attacking patterns.
Muñoz, meanwhile, offers something slightly different, with his ability to run in behind defences and attack the space. He could provide more of a Gakpo-style threat than a Salah-like one.
Perfect solution to fix the left-wing
Rio Ngumoha has been predicted to move to the right wing allowing Barcola and Munoz to come in and make the left-wing position their own.
These two new signings could give the Reds exciting options on the left wing, with both players capable of operating across the front line.
Barcola is naturally suited to the left, where his pace, dribbling and ability to cut inside can make him a constant threat. Muñoz, meanwhile, can also play on the right or through the middle, giving Liverpool greater flexibility depending on the opposition. Their versatility would allow Iraola to rotate positions during games, switch flanks or move one player centrally without disrupting the attacking structure.
This could leave Cody Gakpo vulnerable to losing his place, with a potential departure now a possibility. Alternatively, he could adapt his role by moving into a more central position behind the striker, rather than continuing to operate from the left and cutting inside onto his right foot.
Both could therefore offer Liverpool unpredictability, pace and valuable depth across the forward line.
Both free spirits behind striker (4-3-2-1) or (5-2-2-1)
This is arguably the least likely system Iraola will deploy, given Liverpool’s lack of fit central defenders and the fact that the head coach does not regularly use a back five. His preferred setup is a 4-2-3-1, although he has shown a willingness to adapt his approach depending on the opposition.
In this system, the two new signings could operate in more central attacking areas alongside Florian Wirtz. This would allow Muñoz to move into the space behind the striker, where he can utilise one of his biggest strengths, while Barcola can drift towards the wings and combine with the attacking full-backs.
The system would rely on a narrow attacking shape, with Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez providing the width from full-back. That would allow the two new signings to offer greater directness through the middle, with their pace, movement and creativity potentially creating chances in abundance.
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