Christian Falk’s morning update is seismic for Liverpool & Bradley Barcola transfer

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ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYChristian Falk reports for CF Bayern Insider that the France international is on the shortlist as a potential option to replace their No.17 in case he departs for La Liga.The expectation remains that the right-sided winger will stay put at the Allianz Arena this summer.Bayern are unlikely to compete with Liverpool for Bradley BarcolaIt’s worth emphasising that FC Bayern’s hands (or, more specifically, director of sport Max Eberl’s) are tied in the current market.PSG’s reportedly eye-opening asking price for Barcola means the reigning Bundesliga champions can’t be considered serious suitors for the Ligue 1 star this summer.“It is true: Bradley Barcola is one of the names on the shortlist at Bayern Munich if they have to replace Michael Olise,” Falk confirmed.“I reported last summer that there was an idea to sign the France international anyway. “He’s on the shortlist, but at the moment there is no chance of getting this player for the club.

“However, when you look at the situation – and, as we say, Bayern don’t want to sell Olise this summer – the club has to think about the Frenchman’s situation if he doesn’t sign a contract with Bayern.”More to the point, Bayern have to sell before they can re-engage with the summer transfer window, with Joao Palhinha the obvious candidate to generate some cash.Want more Empire of the Kop coverage? Michael Olise might have something to say about thatThings dramatically change for Bayern, of course, if Michael Olise suddenly becomes available on the market this summer.At that point, Vincent Kompany’s men will have a key spot to fill and, critically, the funds in place to bring a marquee signing like Bradley Barcola on board.However, as Christian Falk points out, it’s somewhat more likely that Olise stays put in Munich for the time being.

Then, perhaps, this story becomes live once again next year if his international compatriot is still filing out at Parc des Princes with a year left on his contract.“When you look at Bradley Barcola’s contract, you see he’s got a year less left on his terms compared to his international teammate (running out in 2028),” the head of BILD said.“So, if he isn’t sold this summer to Liverpool, who are clearly interested, or to another club that can afford the asking price, and he’s still on the market – and assuming that Bayern are forced to sell Michael Olise – with one year left on his contract next summer, then PSG have a decision to make. “I personally think he’s a player who would fit in perfectly at Bayern Munich.