Bradley Barcola has asked to leave Paris Saint-Germain amid interest from both Liverpool and Arsenal this summer, according to a source with ties to the Reds.
Barcola has emerged as one of the most high-profile options for Liverpool as they look to strengthen their attack this summer.
While RB Leipzigâs Yan Diomande is considered the primary candidate, the Frenchmanâs situation at PSG makes him an attractive proposition.
According to talkSPORTâs Alex Crook, Barcola has now informed PSG of his desire to leave this summer after talks stalled over a new contract.
Crook is seen as reliable when it comes to Liverpool due to his connections at Bournemouth during Richard Hughesâ time there as technical director.
Barcola is said to be âkeen to leave,â though PSG view him as ânot for saleâ and âtheir stance will only soften if they bring in another winger this window.â
PSG are among Liverpoolâs rivals when it comes to Diomande but more recently they have been credited with an interest in AS Monacoâs Maghnes Akliouche.
If Akliouche were to make the move to the Parc des Princes, it stands to reason that Barcola would then be available as he enters the final two years of his contract.
French newspaper LâEquipe reported earlier this week that the 23-year-old is expected to leave PSG as he is not considered a first-choice starter under Luis Enrique.
It was claimed that PSG are ânot entirely opposed to a saleâ but âall the conditions for a departure will have to be right.â
Any deal for Barcola would likely only develop later in the summer, as he is is currently involved at the World Cup with France.
But Barcolaâs current predicament was compounded as he was named on the bench for both of Franceâs warmup friendlies prior to the tournament â having also been a substitute for the Champions League final with PSG.
Where Bradley Barcola would fit in at Liverpool
A natural left winger, he could be an outstanding addition to new head coach Andoni Iraolaâs attack, particularly with Cody Gakpo now touted with an exit.
There is an argument to make that, with Mo Salah departed and Hugo Ekitike out with a long-term injury, Liverpool should look to bring in both Barcola and Diomande.
Barcola has emerged as one of the most high-profile options for Liverpool as they look to strengthen their attack this summer.
While RB Leipzigâs Yan Diomande is considered the primary candidate, the Frenchmanâs situation at PSG makes him an attractive proposition.
According to talkSPORTâs Alex Crook, Barcola has now informed PSG of his desire to leave this summer after talks stalled over a new contract.
Crook is seen as reliable when it comes to Liverpool due to his connections at Bournemouth during Richard Hughesâ time there as technical director.
Barcola is said to be âkeen to leave,â though PSG view him as ânot for saleâ and âtheir stance will only soften if they bring in another winger this window.â
PSG are among Liverpoolâs rivals when it comes to Diomande but more recently they have been credited with an interest in AS Monacoâs Maghnes Akliouche.
If Akliouche were to make the move to the Parc des Princes, it stands to reason that Barcola would then be available as he enters the final two years of his contract.
French newspaper LâEquipe reported earlier this week that the 23-year-old is expected to leave PSG as he is not considered a first-choice starter under Luis Enrique.
It was claimed that PSG are ânot entirely opposed to a saleâ but âall the conditions for a departure will have to be right.â
Any deal for Barcola would likely only develop later in the summer, as he is is currently involved at the World Cup with France.
But Barcolaâs current predicament was compounded as he was named on the bench for both of Franceâs warmup friendlies prior to the tournament â having also been a substitute for the Champions League final with PSG.
Where Bradley Barcola would fit in at Liverpool
A natural left winger, he could be an outstanding addition to new head coach Andoni Iraolaâs attack, particularly with Cody Gakpo now touted with an exit.
There is an argument to make that, with Mo Salah departed and Hugo Ekitike out with a long-term injury, Liverpool should look to bring in both Barcola and Diomande.
