Liverpool’s summer pursuit of PSG’s Bradley Barcola explained
The summer transfer window could bring significant changes to Paris Saint-Germain’s attacking lineup. While Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Désiré Doué, Senny Mayulu, and Ousmane Dembélé remain firmly settled in the club’s plans, the futures of Gonçalo Ramos, Ibrahim Mbaye, Kang-in Lee, and Bradley Barcola hang in the balance. Among them, the 19-year-old French winger has long been on Liverpool’s radar, a pursuit unlikely to wane despite the recent appointment of Victor Muñoz as the club’s new sporting director.
Liverpool’s top target: Yan Diomande
Liverpool’s offensive reinforcements hinge on securing a pacey winger, with Yan Diomande emerging as the primary candidate. The 19-year-old, currently plying his trade at RB Leipzig, has also caught the eye of Paris Saint-Germain. Diomande, who recently featured for Côte d’Ivoire in their opening World Cup clash against Ecuador (1-0), remains focused on his tournament but acknowledged his agents are exploring opportunities. « I’m just a player at RB Leipzig, but why not? My agents handle the details; I’m concentrating on the World Cup—it only happens every four years. I’ll give it my all and see what comes next,» he shared after the match.
Alternative options under consideration
With RB Leipzig demanding a hefty €100 million for Diomande and facing stiff competition from PSG, Liverpool is exploring other avenues. Bradley Barcola, whose contract runs until 2028, remains a key figure in their plans. Additionally, the club is monitoring Saïd El Mala (1. FC Köln), Yankuba Minteh (Brighton & Hove Albion), and Matías Fernández-Pardo (Lille) as potential summer signings.
