Inside Liverpool's summer so far - should fans be worried?

Liverpool CEO Billy Hogan spoke to BBC Sport in New York, where he indicated that FSG intends to continue investing in order to place the team in a position to win. The club’s midfield already looks solid with the presence of Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister. Szoboszlai and Gravenberch have both signed new contracts this year, while head coach Iraola will be looking to extract the best from Mac Allister, who failed to reach his previous level last season. Curtis Jones’s potential move to Inter Milan appears to be drawing nearer, with Liverpool reportedly open to a sale in the region of £35 million. Any decision on Jones will also take into account the future of 19‑year‑old Trey Nyoni, who has impressed during pre‑season. The return of Wataru Endo and Stefan Bajcetic to training adds further depth, although the next steps for Harvey Elliott remain unclear. Earlier in the year Liverpool enquired about Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, but they are not the only club showing interest in the player. Up front, at least one additional signing is expected. Liverpool have turned their attention to PSG’s Bradley Barcola after missing out on Yan Diomande, and they have already secured Victor Muñoz from Osasuna for £34 million. While it would be inaccurate to label Barcola as a direct replacement for Mohamed Salah, PSG’s valuation of the winger at £145 million suggests any acquisition would be a statement move. Liverpool are said to be willing to negotiate a deal around the £100 million mark, with Barcola reportedly open to a transfer to Anfield. Should Salah depart, the club is likely to give more opportunities to 17‑year‑old Rio Ngumoha on the right flank. Ngumoha looked more comfortable on his preferred left side in the match against Leeds, yet he possesses the attributes to operate effectively on both wings for a manager who desires versatile wide players. Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz have made encouraging starts to their pre‑season, but a decision is still required regarding Federico Chiesa, who wishes to fight for his place at Liverpool despite ongoing links with a possible return to Italy. Nineteen‑year‑old Kieran Morrison enjoyed a productive tour, scoring the first goal of the Iraola era. Depending on squad depth, he is expected to go out on loan this season, with several other youngsters anticipated to follow suit in the coming weeks. In June, BBC Sport reported that Tottenham were among a number of clubs monitoring the situation of Cody Gakpo. A transfer would only become likely if Liverpool secure a replacement, and given that Gakpo has four years remaining on his contract, the Netherlands international would not come cheap. Liverpool continue to view him as a proven Premier League attacker capable of contributing in multiple roles, especially with Hugo Ekitike unlikely to feature this year after sustaining a ruptured Achilles tendon. Mike Gordon, FSG president and effectively the club’s managing owner, was in Chicago on Sunday. Like other figures associated with Liverpool, he would have witnessed the enthusiasm surrounding the Iraola era during the first half of the pre‑season, before the post‑break realisation that the squad requires additional incomings to meet its ambitions.