Liverpool get major Bradley Barcola boost as PSG reach breakthrough in talks
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Should PSG complete a transfer of Akliouche, it would bring further speculation regarding Barcola's place in Luis Enrique's squad.Liverpool have identified the Frenchman as a primary target to fill the void Salah leaves behind, given his impeccable form for club and country. Off the back of a Ligue 1 and Champions League-winning campaign with PSG, Barcola also impressed with his nation at the World Cup, further putting him in the frame for a move.And Enrique's recent comments on player commitment have only bolstered the chances of Barcola completing a move.
Learn moreVarious PricesKitbagBuy Now on KitbagKitbag has slashed the price of Liverpool kits and merch with up to 70% off select items.However, a major hurdle for Liverpool to overcome will be PSG's valuation of their talent. It comes as Liverpool are not shy of transfer targets should Barcola be too far out of reach this summer.Bournemouth talent Rayan has also been linked with a sensational move to Merseyside as of recent, having impressed in the Premier League with five goals and two assists after joining the club in January.However, given how recently they signed him and the fact that a release clause will not be activatable until next year, the Cherries will be able to shut down any plans of a move outright.
Liverpool will also face stiff competition in the form of Barcelona and Bayern Munich for the 19-year-old, in the event that Bournemouth do decide to cash in.Elsewhere, Liverpool have also been linked with Yankuba Minteh of Brighton and FC Koln's Said El Mala should they fail to secure Barcola in the coming weeks. All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageChoose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCLiverpool FC transfer newsBarclay's Premier LeagueAndoni Iraola