Bradley Barcola risks PSG nightmare scenario as Liverpool plot statement transfer
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That's if Luis Enrique's firm standpoint is anything to go by.The Reds have monitored the 23-year-old's situation for some time now, with hopes of bringing him to Anfield for 2026/27. Should Liverpool fail to strike a deal with PSG in the coming weeks, then Barcola's future under Enrique could look incredibly bleak.Sources within the club have told the Athletic that the Spaniard only wants committed players in his ranks for the new season.
And given Barcola is open for a move away from the French capital ahead of September's deadline, he may not fall into that bracket.That could see Barcola fall out of favour under Enrique, and subsequently dropped to the bench or PSG's reserves as a result. All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageWhile Vinicius Jr looks a more likely target for them, Arsenal have also been touted with a move for Barcola recently - with Mikel Arteta looking to bolster his own attacking line.
An ability to pry Vini Jr from Real Madrid would leave Liverpool as realistically the only Premier League team able to bring in Barcola, so it's a saga fans will be watching closely.However, that could also be a complicated state of affairs. Should a deal for Barcola fail to come to fruition for Liverpool, meanwhile, it may not be the end of the world - given the Reds have other options to explore.While Chelsea's Pedro Neto has been brought into conversation, a deal for the Portuguese forward will not come cheap - with the Stamford Bridge looking to recuperate a significant amount after a summer of big spending.Porto's Oskar Pietuszewski is another option, although the 18-year-old may require more time to develop before he is ready for consistent first-team football at Premier League level.Up to 70% off Liverpool kits and merchThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.