Bring Stones in but ignore Barcola? Free agents and who to avoid

[BBC] [Getty Images] We asked for your views on which free agents Liverpool could target this summer and whether there is one player the Reds are linked with but you hope they never sign. Here are some of your comments: Hamshanks : I'd happily take John Stones at Liverpool. One thing that was learned from last season was that the squad was too small. And with the new manager's physical demands, a lot of muscle injuries will ensue. Stones is an experienced head who would help the younger players. Samers : Dusan Vlahovic would be a good addition as we need a short-term striker until Hugo Ekitike comes back. Jadon Sancho would be good as well. I would sign both on one-year deals with an option of an extra year. Jack : From the list of World Cup free agents , there are two I'd want at Liverpool - John Stones or David Alaba - but neither is realistic. Obviously, the one we'd all want to rejoin is Mo Salah, but that ain't happening either. As for a player who Liverpool have been linked to but I wouldn't want to join, I'd say Bradley Barcola, not because of the player we'd be getting - because I'd love to see him here - but because of the asking price. PSG have overpriced him and I don't want Liverpool spending another £100m on a player after Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz, who have both struggled. Ian : Gideon Mensah has had a decent World Cup with Ghana up and was part of the defence that kept a clean sheet against England. Stones has winning experience. Seeing as though we've felt defender light for a while, it'd be good to have more. Jacqui : The one player I wouldn't touch with a barge pole is Jarrod Bowen. Not up to the Liverpool standard. I would love to see Darwin Nunez back at Anfield. He didn't stand a chance under Arne Slot. Ben : Yves Bissouma would be worth a shot, as a sub. I am worried about Barcola. Can he cope with the physicality of the Premier League? Paul : Our defence is still ridiculously threadbare. We need to spend all this transfer window war chest on a world-class back four, plus ensure adequate cover. Regarding free transfers, the two Ghanaian defenders look obvious candidates, especially with both being under 30. Even if they amount to nothing more than squad players, they would provide depth. Dean : Stones would be an excellent addition. Even though he might not get a lot of game time, he would be invaluable. We have lost a lot of senior players and his experience would benefit the two young centre-halves, Jeremy Jacquet and Giovanni Leoni, as well as the rest of the squad. Also, I don't think Andoni Iraola would go far wrong in adding James Milner to his coaching staff.