Liverpool latest: Bradley Barcola makes transfer decision as World Cup star agrees switch

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Liverpool could be about to accelerate their transfer business this summerWith Liverpool's pre-season preparations firmly underway, the club's efforts in the transfer market are gaining renewed momentum. Fortunately for the supporters, the sluggish pace finally appears ready to accelerate.For the majority of the current window, the Reds have been heavily linked with high-profile swoops for Bradley Barcola of Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande.

The Reds have been pursuing the winger for a considerable period, and French publication Mercato has reported that the player, who has two years remaining on his Paris contract, is no longer engaged in discussions with his club regarding fresh terms.A significant hurdle for Liverpool, though, is the eye-watering price tag PSG have attached to the attacker. Liverpool turned their attention to Barcola as they seek a long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah, who departed the club this summer.Their pursuit of Ivorian winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig proved unsuccessful, with the winger now seemingly heading to Real Madrid instead.Yan Diomande edges closer to moveMadrid have reportedly struck an agreement in principle to land Liverpool transfer target Diomande.

However, the Reds were reluctant to match Leipzig's valuation for the World Cup star, with an £85m offer rebuffed and no subsequent bid forthcoming.PSG were also in the running amid reports that Diomande had agreed personal terms, though they ultimately fell short on the transfer fee. Diomande is understood to have already agreed a five-year contract with the Spanish giants.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE!