Transfer market specialist Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on the future of Paris Saint-GermainTeam·Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley BarcolaPlayer·Bradley Barcola, stating that "movements are expected" around the player this summer. LiverpoolTeam·Liverpool is understood to be among the clubs expressing significant interest in the French international, alongside ArsenalTeam·Arsenal and another unnamed club.
LiverpoolTeam·Liverpool's pursuit of a wide attacker comes at a crucial juncture for the club. Following a challenging 2025/26 Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League season, which saw them finish in fifth position, the club has undergone a managerial change, with Andoni Iraola set to take over as head coach on a two-year agreement. The need for reinforcements on the wing is particularly acute due to the confirmed departures of key players, including Mohamed SalahPlayer·Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson, who is moving to Tottenham, and Ibrahima KonatePlayer·Ibrahima Konate, who will join Real MadridTeam·Real Madrid. Salah's exit, in particular, leaves a substantial void on the right flank that LiverpoolTeam·Liverpool aims to address.
The Reds' transfer strategy for wingers appears to involve a potential "domino effect." RB LeipzigTeam·RB Leipzig's Yan DiomandePlayer·Yan Diomande is another primary target, with Fabrizio Romano confirming that LiverpoolTeam·Liverpool is in negotiations with Diomande's representatives. Paris Saint-GermainTeam·Paris Saint-Germain also holds strong interest in Diomande, and the player has reportedly given his approval for a move to either PSG or LiverpoolTeam·Liverpool. Should Diomande opt for the French champions, it could facilitate Barcola's departure from Paris, making him a more accessible option for LiverpoolTeam·Liverpool.
Bradley BarcolaPlayer·Bradley Barcola, who primarily operated on the left flank during the 2025/26 campaign, is also adept at playing on the right, offering the versatility needed to fill the vacancy left by Salah. His performance last season saw him net 13 goals in 49 matches across all competitions. LiverpoolTeam·Liverpool's interest in Barcola is not new, as the club had previously explored a potential move for him in August 2025, though a transfer did not materialise at that time.
Beyond these high-profile targets, LiverpoolTeam·Liverpool is also focusing on securing its long-term future in wide attacking positions. Young winger Kieran Morrison recently signed a new four-year contract after a strong season in Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League 2. Additionally, 15-year-old Josh Abe, a highly-rated left-footed winger, has signed scholarship terms with a pre-contract agreement for a professional deal, signaling the club's comprehensive approach to developing and acquiring talent for the wings.
Bradley Barcola and PSG teammates at Roland Garros on June 1, 2026. Credit: ABACAPRESS/IMAGO
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