Bradley Barcola to Liverpool may not be over even if Reds complete mega Yan Diomande deal
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Liverpool are keeping in touch with Bradley Barcola over a summer move to Anfield despite their push to sign Yan Diomande for over €100m.The Reds have been trying to buy Diomande from RB Leipzig after installing him as their top attacking target of the summer, but have so far been knocked back by the German side.Liverpool will bid again for the Ivorian, who has emerged ahead of Barcola as the one Richard Hughes really wants this summer. Credit: MAURICE VAN STEEN/ANP/Getty Images But while many fans had assumed that the firming up of interest in Diomande meant a deal for Barcola was now off the table, journalist Fabrizio Romano has suggested that Liverpool have not yet given up on the idea of signing them both.If Liverpool cannot sign Diomande this summer, then Barcola should absolutely be next on their list.Romano has regularly maintained that the Reds are very, very keen on the Frenchman, and speaking to Liverpool fan podcast Born ‘N Red, the transfer expert confirmed that interest remains despite the current efforts to get the Diomande deal finalised.“This could depend on different opportunities, maybe on exits, so we should see what happens,” Romano said when asked why he continues to mention Barcola and Liverpool.READ MORE: Liverpool told who would be the better Yan Diomande alternative – Bazoumana Toure or Said El MalaPhoto by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images“I’m not telling you it’s one or the other player, I’m telling you what I know, and what I know is that Liverpool are maintaining contacts for Diomande and for Barcola.
“Internally at Liverpool they are discussing about Barcola every single week, it’s a player they appreciate, a player they wanted already in summer 2025, but it wasn’t possible. So, they love Barcola.
Are there any other Reds targets you think will shine this summer?Credit: Alex Nicodim/NurPhoto/Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto/Getty Images “I think it’s not just an alternative, but it’s a name they keep mentioning at the club while they negotiate for Yan Diomande.”This could simply be a case of Liverpool keeping their options open in case they can’t bring top target Diomande to Anfield. For now, Diomande is the clear priority, but even if Liverpool do reach an agreement with Leipzig, it seems Barcola will remain a player to keep an eye on for the remainder of the summer.