Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version or go back to LFC Live.net

After Darwin Nunez was given permission to fly to Germany for a medical with Al Hilal on Thursday, the Reds were confirmed to be looking into new attacking signings.

Alexander Isak remains the top target for Liverpool, but rumours have also started to surface that the Reds are keen on PSG’s Bradley Barcola.

Journalist Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Liverpool will not buy Isak and Barcola, with the Frenchman seemingly a back-up plan in case Newcastle shut the door on their star striker.

And as Liverpool supporters digest the possibility of signing Barcola this summer, many have decided there is one key reason they do not want him.

Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Isak and Barcola are obviously very different players.

But after youngster Rio Ngumoha emerged with a bang in pre-season, supporters have decided they do not want to see his pathway blocked by a big new signing.

MORE LIVERPOOL STORIES

“I love Barcola but I’m not taking him if it affects Rio’s breakthrough,” one fan posted.

Especially with the upcoming Rio already doing bits, Barcola seems a bit random.”

READ MORE: Ben Foster tells Alexander Isak the one thing he really needs to do to force his Liverpool move

“I will say the Barcola link wouldn’t make all that much sense,” was another supporter’s view.

Possibly threatening Newcastle that we’ll spend the money elsewhere if things don’t kick on with Isak?”

“Who needs Barcola, we’ve got Rio Ngumoha,” another fan claimed, with yet one more suggesting that “Barcola ain’t better than Rio.”

“Don’t waste £100m on Barcola – We have Rio Ngumoha ready to shine,” was one fan’s verdict, summing up the general mood.

Although fans are right to point out what a good player Barcola is – he bagged 41 goal contributions in 64 appearances last season – Liverpool do need to be careful here.

As he has shown in pre-season, Ngumoha is a sensational talent.

With Diaz gone, his pathway to the first team is clear.

But add in another big-money signing like Barcola, and he will instantly be shunted back down the pecking order.

If all goes well with Ngumoha then he could become an even better player than the PSG man.

Liverpool need to nurture that, not put more obstacles in the way.

So, while Barcola would undoubtedly be an exciting signing, the Reds simply do not need him this summer.


For more news relating to Newcastle United, visit our sister site NUFC Latest Live.