As the World Cup unfolds in North America from June 11 to July 19, Bradley Barcola finds himself at the center of growing transfer speculation. Currently representing France, the Paris SG winger, who is under contract until 2028, has emerged as a key target for Liverpool. The English club is determined to revitalize its attacking options and has identified the former Lyon talent as a primary candidate.

The attacking hierarchy at PSG could undergo a transformation during the summer window. While players such as Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Désiré Doué, and Senny Mayulu appear set to stay, the future remains unclear for Gonçalo Ramos, Ibrahim Mbaye, Kang-in Lee, and Bradley Barcola. Liverpool has been monitoring Barcola for several months, and the anticipated arrival of Victor Muñoz at Anfield has not diminished their interest in the French international.

Yan Diomande remains the top priority

Liverpool is eager to secure a high-speed forward for the upcoming season, with Yan Diomande sitting at the top of their list. However, the Paris Saint-Germain recruitment team is also reportedly tracking the 19-year-old. Currently playing for Côte d’Ivoire at the World Cup, the RB Leipzig winger recently commented on his future following a 1-0 win over Equateur. He noted that while he is aware of the interest, his primary focus remains on the tournament, leaving his representatives to handle transfer discussions.

Alternative targets on the Reds’ radar

With Leipzig demanding a staggering 100 million euros for Yan Diomande and PSG providing stiff competition, Liverpool is actively evaluating other solutions. Bradley Barcola remains a major lead, but he is not the only one. The Reds are also keeping a close watch on Said El Mala from Cologne, Yankuba Minteh of Brighton, and Lille’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo as they look to finalize their summer recruitment strategy.