Liverpool stance on Bradley Barcola transfer as Mohamed Salah's replacement
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesTransfersThe latest Liverpool transfer news as the Reds continue to be linked with a bid to sign Bradley Barcola, while there could be an opportunity to snare a top Premier League forward this summerLiverpool continues to be linked with a move to sign Bradley Barcola(Image: Getty Images)It's believed that Liverpool is continuing with its pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, who is said to be tempted by the prospect of moving to Anfield.Barcola has lost his place in Luis Enrique's preferred starting XI this season, with the youngster Desire Doue having surpassed him in the pecking order. Barcola came off the bench for PSG during Saturday's Champions League final against Arsenal.The Reds have been linked with a move for the France international, and Le 10 Sport claimed earlier this month that Liverpool is "more insistent than ever" on signing Barcola.
It is claimed that Liverpool was interested in signing Barcola last year, and that the club's second attempt to land the forward could prove successful.Barcola was tempted last year but ultimately decided to stay in Paris, but it has not been the season that he would have hoped for on an individual level after losing his place in the team.PSG's preferred front three now consists of Doue, Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, with Barcola largely relied on as an impact substitute.The Reds' need for a replacement for Mohamed Salah could see Barcola recruited this summer, and he would have huge boots to fill were he to make the move to Anfield.Arne Slot has left Liverpool(Image: PAUL ELLIS, AFP via Getty Images)Salah was at Liverpool for nine seasons and departed after the recent Premier League meeting with Brentford.Meanwhile, Arne Slot has been fired by Liverpool. The Reds announced the news on Saturday, releasing a statement.
The start of the statement read: That this was a difficult decision for us to make as a club goes without saying."The contribution Arne has made to Liverpool FC in the time that he has been with us has been significant, meaningful and – most importantly of all to supporters and ourselves – successful."As such, our appreciation for everything he has achieved could not be greater, particularly as it was underpinned by a work ethic, a diligence and a level of expertise which further underlined our view that he is a leader in his field."From the moment that we first encountered Arne, it was immediately clear that he is an individual who does not merely accept responsibility, he embraces it."This was evident when he agreed to take over as head coach, when he guided us to the Premier League title and throughout the season just ended when he faced considerable challenges and burdens."At the same time, we have collectively come to the conclusion that change is necessary in order for the club to keep moving forward. Again, it must be stressed that this is not a decision which has been reached lightly, anything but."We would like to take this opportunity to place on record our appreciation for Arne, who will always hold a special place in the history of this football club as the coach who delivered Liverpool’s 20th league title."Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCTransfers