Liverpool's Bradley Barcola transfer advantage as PSG set to open talks
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Barcola was also linked with Liverpool last summer after Luis Diaz left Anfield to join Bayern Munich for £65.5 million.With Mohamed Salah set to leave at the end of the season, Liverpool are assessing their attacking options. The Egyptian will depart after a glittering Anfield career though this has been his most challenging season on Merseyside, scoring just seven Premier League goals.A report in The Times claims Liverpool will likely have Barcola on a list of possible reinforcements for the upcoming transfer window.READ MORE: Arne Slot makes Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz prediction ahead of Man United vs LiverpoolREAD MORE: Arne Slot makes Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz prediction ahead of Man United vs LiverpoolFOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE!
All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageHowever, L'Equipe note that PSG are prioritising a new deal for the Frenchman, with talks with Ousmane Dembele currently on hold.Up to now, PSG's main stumbling block in negotiations has been establishing Barcola's role in the team.If talks fail to move forward, that could work in Liverpool's favour, as they would be able to offer him regular football.With Salah leaving, it leaves a clear opening on the right wing and far less competition than he currently faces at PSG.Sky Sports, HBO Max, Netflix and Disney+ with Ultimate TV packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. During his time in Paris, he has scored 38 times and provided 37 assists in 146 appearances.Besides Barcola, RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande is also under consideration, with the ECHO's understanding being that Liverpool have already made contact with the midfielder's representatives over a possible move to Anfield.Diomande has become one of Europe's most sought‑after young talents after an impressive debut Bundesliga season with Leipzig, who signed him from Leganes for €20million (£17m) last summer despite him having made only 10 La Liga appearances.Leipzig are said to value him at around £87m, a figure that could deter some suitors.
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