After Yan Diomande blow: Liverpool’s next talks obvious after Fabrizio Romano update
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Bradley Barcola could be in line to leave PSG this summer if the club signs both Yan Diomande and Maghnes Akliouche, reports Fabrizio Romano.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL EMPIRE OF THE KOP APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYThe French international was originally thought to be most likely to stay put in Paris beyond the summer transfer window.However, the potentially impending arrivals of the aforementioned pair could change matters, particularly because contract negotiations have yet to yield a breakthrough.Fabrizio Romano: Bradley Barcola is an option for LiverpoolRomano confirmed the update in question on X (formerly Twitter), noting Liverpool’s interest in the left winger dates back to 2025. 🚨🔴 Bradley Barcola situation remains absolutely open as he’s high on Liverpool list, as reported for months.
If both Diomande/Akliouche join PSG, Barcola future could change in case of big proposal. 👀 Liverpool keen since summer 2025. 🎥➕ https://t.co/bpTBDx79tD pic.twitter.com/P7TCCojIfS — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 28, 2026 Barcola può uscire — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 28, 2026He later confirmed in a reply to a fan tweet that “Barcola can leave“.Want more Empire of the Kop coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustAnd why shouldn’t this be the case with a multitude of wingers potentially set to compete for minutes at Parc des Princes next season?MORE: David Ornstein drops Yan Diomande bomb catching Liverpool in its radiusLet’s take a look at PSG’s possible options, assuming all goes to plan for Luis Enrique’s men in the transfer market: Ousmane Dembele Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Desire Doue Ibrahim Mbaye Yan Diomande Maghnes Akliouche Bradley Barcola No wonder contract talks are stalling.
We think Barcola can already see the writing on the wall.PSG will have to let Barcola go this summerWe accept that the 23-year-old still staying put in the French capital is possible. Bradley Barcola stats (per 90) Percentiles 0.34 non-penalty xG 76th 0.15 xA 60th 0.76 big chances created 87th 2.29 successful dribbles 78th 6.86 duels won 82nd 6.86 touches in opposition box 84th * Bradley Barcola stats with PSG in Ligue 1 in 2025/26 (Fotmob)Our one major concern is that this addition doesn’t seem as suitable a fit for the right wing as Yan Diomande.But perhaps it’s a comparatively cheaper deal that enables Liverpool to do further business on the right and, ultimately, better stock the wings going into the 2026/27 season.