Meanwhile, Liverpool also looked set to sign Marc Guehi in the final hours of the window but Palace ultimately decided against the deal, with the defender later joining Manchester City<\/a>. Targeting players who are not at the World Cup 2026 would represent learning from those past mistakes while allowing the summer signings more time with their new team-mates. Here is a look at how Liverpool\u2019s dream start to the transfer window could unfold.<\/p>\n Eli Kroupi snapped up<\/p>\n Bournemouth starlet Eli Junior Kroupi has enjoyed a breakout season in the Premier League. The 19-year-old has scored 11 times for the Cherries, averaging a league goal every 126 minutes.<\/p>\n FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE! Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook page<\/a><\/p>\n French outlet Telefoot has previously claimed that Liverpool are one of several clubs interested<\/a> in the teenager, alongside Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain. Bournemouth have recently sold several of their players for huge fees, leading to speculation that the Cherries could demand up to \u00a380million for the young striker.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Alisson’s stance on Liverpool exit as Juventus make transfer swap deal proposal<\/a>READ MORE: Steven Gerrard ‘offered’ second job by club currently managed by ex-Liverpool boss<\/a><\/p>\n France U21 international Kroupi is yet to be called up to the senior side and is unlikely to be included in his country\u2019s World Cup squad, given the other quality players manager Didier Deschamps has at his disposal. However, Liverpool could prioritise signing a striker following Hugo Ekitike\u2019s injury.<\/p>\n Ekitike ruptured his Achilles earlier this month and faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery. While this should allow Isak to lead the line, Kroupi would offer a rotational option and be a long-term successor up front.<\/p>\n Barcelona lose transfer battle<\/p>\n Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni has been linked with a move away ahead of the summer transfer window. Italy\u2019s failure to qualify for the World Cup could see the 27-year-old complete an early summer transfer.<\/p>\n Italian publication La Gazzetta dello Sport<\/a> previously reported that the centre-back\u2019s valuation had dropped from \u00a360m to \u00a340m<\/a>. It has since been claimed that Liverpool are set to lose out to Barcelona<\/a> in the race for Bastoni\u2019s signature.<\/p>\n Eli Junior Kroupi has enjoyed an impressive season with Bournemouth(Image: Robin Jones – AFC Bournemouth\/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)<\/p>\n However, the Reds could make a statement by snapping up the defender as Slot prepares to revamp his defensive options. Jeremy Jacquet is already set to arrive at Anfield from Rennes and Ibrahima Konate is in talks over a new contract, while Virgil van Dijk nears the last 12 months of his current deal.<\/p>\n Marquee signing Kvaratskhelia<\/p>\n PSG winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia demonstrated his quality against Liverpool as the French side knocked the Reds out of the Champions League for the second successive season. The Georgia captain will not be at this summer\u2019s World Cup but has proven himself to be one of the game\u2019s best wingers.<\/p>\n The 25-year-old has been linked with Liverpool in the past<\/a>. Former Georgia assistant coach David Webb also told talkSPORT<\/a> he spoke to Kvaratskhelia about his interest in the Premier League during their time working together. The former Napoli star only joined PSG in January 2025 but has already been the subject of speculation over his future.<\/p>\n Mohamed Salah\u2019s impending departure<\/a> and the club\u2019s sale of Luis Diaz last summer mean the Reds will likely be in the market for wingers this summer. Signing a marquee player of Kvaratskhelia\u2019s quality would reassert their place as title contenders.<\/p>\n![\"Eli](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0_GettyImages-2272622462.jpg\")
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