Alan Shearer raves about 'top-class' Bradley Barcola as Liverpool watches target
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsAlan ShearerLiverpool is in the market for a new right winger to replace Mohamed Salah, and Bradley Barcola is believed to be one of the contenders to fill the void left by the Egyptian KingAlan Shearer was impressed by Bradley Barcola(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool is making the signing of a new right winger its top priority this summer as the Reds look to fill the void left by Mohamed Salah, with newly appointed head coach Andoni Iraola getting to work.The former Bournemouth boss succeeded Arne Slot earlier this month, and replacing Salah remains one of the club's most pressing challenges. Liverpool is actively scouting for a suitable candidate.
The frontrunner to step into the Egyptian's shoes is Yan Diomande, widely regarded as a top target after a standout campaign in the Bundesliga this season.Diomande's reputation only grew during his World Cup debut for the Ivory Coast, earning the Player of Match honor following a 1-0 victory against Ecuador.However, Bradley Barcola has also emerged as a serious contender, and he certainly made a compelling case for himself during France's 3-1 World Cup victory over Senegal on Tuesday.Despite beginning the match on the bench, Barcola was introduced with 10 minutes of normal time remaining and wasted no time in making his mark.Just two minutes after coming on for Ousmane Dembele, he latched on to Adrien Rabiot's long-range through ball and coolly chipped the ball over Edouard Mendy in the Senegal goal.Barcola scored at the World Cup on Tuesday(Image: Getty Images)Salah was renowned for his dynamic movement, and Barcola's intelligent run for the goal drew admiration from Alan Shearer."That deserved a goal," he remarked during commentary."Look at the movement from Barcola, from where he started to where he ended up, and everything else was top class."You are thinking, has he got the ability to lift it over the keeper? He's in control, a little dink, such a clever finish."Fellow pundit Pat Nevin added: "Fabulous.
The speed and the movement. That is two passes."France have won the ball back, but the reverse through ball to Bradley Barcola is absolutely genius."Barcola has been instrumental in Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League triumphs over each of the past two seasons, yet his future at the club now hangs in the balance.Having dropped down the pecking order under Luis Enrique, who has favoured a front three of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele, reports have emerged that the 23-year-old has requested a departure from the French champions this summer — news that will have undoubtedly set numerous clubs' pulses racing.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Alan ShearerTransfersLiverpool FCParis Saint-Germain FCFIFA World Cup