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title: "Virals: Liverpool ‘determined’ to add attacking option this summer"
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author: "Dan Clubbe"
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published: "2021-08-14T08:00:00Z"
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# Virals: Liverpool ‘determined’ to add attacking option this summer

[Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/08/13/virals-jurgen-klopp-confirms-exceptional-harvey-elliott-will-stay/) are believed to be ‘determined’ to add an additional attacking option to the squad before the end of the summer transfer window.

With the [deadline set](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12257542/summer-transfer-window-2021-when-does-it-open-news-dates-and-deadline-day) at August 31 at 11:00pm, the Reds have a little under two weeks to complete any business in or out.

During a recent [Q&A for The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/2766320/2021/08/13/liverpool-live-questions/), reliable journalist James Pearce has preempted possible incomings should a ‘compromise’ be reached for Xherdan Shaqiri and Divock Origi be moved on.

The Swiss ace is seemingly on the verge of a move to French Ligue 1 club Lyon, although the clubs remain [some way apart](https://twitter.com/TransfersLlVE/status/1426267069306347523) in their valuation of the 29-year-old.

However, a report from [90min](https://www.90min.com/posts/liverpool-transfer-news-adama-traore-wolves-origi-shaqiri) on Friday, as cited on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/90min_Football/status/1426190051700920320) has claimed that Liverpool are already scouring the market for potential arrivals.

> Twitter: Liverpool are still hoping to bring in another forward option before the window closes…
>
> Would Adama Traore be a good fit? ![💪](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/13.1.0/svg/1f4aa.svg) (@90min\_Football)

The report cites a need for departures in order to make space for a new face, whilst naming Jarrod Bowen, Todd Cantwell, Ismaila Sarr and [long-time linked](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/adama-traore-liverpool-transfer-news-21200241) Adama Traore as the potential targets.

Reds’ boss Jurgen Klopp is a known admirer of Traore’s skill set, once [hailing](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jurgen-klopp-adama-traore-liverpool-20186548) the 25-year-old as ‘undefendable’.

However, Liverpool, and Leeds United previously, have been unwilling to match Wolves’ £40million asking price for the [six-times capped](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/adama-traore/nationalmannschaft/spieler/204103/verein_id/3375) Spaniard.

### READ LIVERPOOL VERDICT

Signing an additional attacking option this summer still looks to be the main priority as the [season gets underway](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/match/2021-22/men/fixtures-and-results).

Despite the departure of Gini Wijnaldum, the midfield department looks relatively well stocked with Harvey Elliott, [Curtis Jones](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/08/12/virals-curtis-jones-ruled-out-of-liverpool-premier-league-opener/), Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and the evergreen James Milner as the backups to the first choice trio.

In the forward positions, Liverpool can [boast](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/team/first-team) Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino as the frontline quartet – supplemented by Takumi Minamino, Origi and Shaqiri as things stand, although both Elliott and Oxlade-Chamberlain are capable of playing in more advanced roles.

But, Klopp will lose both Mane and Salah for [AFCON](https://www.goal.com/en/news/caf-confirms-date-for-2022-africa-cup-of-nations-draw-in/1gkra45kieeny15rxe8ji8ecwu) at the start of 2022, meaning an additional option is almost essential during that period at least.

Given the [lack of input](https://www.premierleague.com/stats/player-comparison) from Shaqiri and Origi last term, it’s clear to see why the club would be keen to replenish.