Liverpool knows when Bradley Barcola answer will arrive as another transfer door just opened

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Liverpool will have to wait a little while longer to find out if Bradley Barcola will be availale this summer, with the Reds still looking for a new winger to replace Mohamed SalahBradley Barcola has been linked with a move to Liverpool this summer(Image: Getty Images)If Liverpool is to make a move for Bradley Barcola this summer, it seems it might be kept waiting to find out whether he will become available after France continued its progress at the World Cup.The 2018 champions are through to the semi-finals after beating Morocco 2-0, thanks to goals from Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele, and will now face one of Spain or Belgium in the final four.Didier Deschamps’ side was made to sweat for a while by its African opponent though, with Mbappe seeing a first-half penalty saved by Yassine Bounou as Morocco threatened to frustrate the tournament favorites.Liverpool fans tuning in hoping to see Barcola in action though will have been left somewhat disappointed. The winger, who continues to be linked with a move to Anfield this summer, was dropped to the bench after starting France’s previous two knockout games.Paris Saint-Germain teammate Desire Doue was preferred on the left wing, having also replaced Barcola against Paraguay in the previous round after the winger has shown a controversial yellow card, which left him in danger of picking up a suspension.Barcola did eventually make his entrance with 13 minutes remaining, by which time the game already looked to be over, although he did force a save from Bounou late on as France looked to extend its lead.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.

Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.Barcola is one of the alternatives that has been linked with Liverpool after the Reds’ attempts to sign Yan Diomande were halted in their tracks, with the 19-year-old favoring a move to PSG instead.That decision could lead to the door opening on a move for Barcola, who already finds himself down the pecking order in the French capital.As things stand, PSG is not putting the 23-year-old up for sale, while other reports have suggested Liverpool may have to break the bank to land his signature as the European champions are said to be looking for more than the $154M (£116M) Manchester City is paying for Elliot Anderson.Liverpool though has received some encouragement over Barcola’s potential availability, with Fabrizio Romano this week claiming it is a “serious possibility” that he will leave PSG, while also insisting that Arsenal’s priorities lay elsewhere, which could improve the Reds’ chances.Ayyoub Bouaddi has emerged as one of the breakout stars of the World Cup(Image: Getty Images)It looks likely they will have to wait to find out though. With France advancing to the semi-finals, it is guaranteed to play two more games at the tournament even if it loses its next game, with the World Cup staging a third-place play-off.While Liverpool might have to wait for Barcola, another transfer door may have just opened.

Morocco’s exit may now see teams step up their efforts for Ayyoub Bouaddi, who has emerged as one of the tournament’s breakout stars.The 18-year-old midfield has also been linked with Liverpool, along with a host of other clubs. The Reds could look to bolster their options in midfield, especially with Curtis Jones being strongly touted for an exit, and Bouaddi may now be worth a closer look.