Liverpool have revived their interest in Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola after RB Leipzig attacker Yan Diomande informed the Premier League side that he wishes to join the French champions instead.
The Merseyside outfit had targeted Diomande as a priority signing, but the 19-year-old Ivorian has made clear his preference for a move to the Parc des Princes. This development has forced Liverpool to reassess their attacking options, with Barcola emerging as a leading alternative.
Contract deadlock creates opportunity
This is not the first time Liverpool have considered a move for the 23-year-old France international. The Anfield hierarchy reportedly identified Barcola as a target last summer before pursuing other options. Those efforts proved unsuccessful, prompting the club to revisit their earlier assessment of the former Lyon forward.
Barcola has established himself as a key figure in the French capital since his arrival from Lyon. However, negotiations over a contract extension have stalled, with sources indicating very little progress in recent months. This uncertainty over his long-term future has alerted Liverpool, who are monitoring the situation closely.
PSG squad reshuffle
The potential availability of Barcola coincides with significant recruitment activity by the Parisian club. PSG are closing in on the signing of Diomande from RB Leipzig, while also leading the race to secure Monaco midfielder Maghnes Akliouche.
This influx of attacking talent casts doubt over Barcola’s role in the club’s future plans. With Diomande set to arrive and Akliouche adding creative depth, competition for places in the forward line will intensify significantly ahead of the new campaign.
Transfer status
Liverpool’s interest currently remains at the monitoring stage rather than active negotiation. No formal approach has been made to PSG, who have not publicly indicated a willingness to sell one of their established forwards.
However, should the contract impasse continue and the French champions secure their incoming targets, a move to Merseyside could become viable. The Premier League club are tracking developments closely, aware that the lack of progress on Barcola’s extension could create a window of opportunity later in the transfer window.