Jamie Carragher clears up Bradley Barcola transfer concerns and makes his stance clear
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Liverpool is stepping up its pursuit of Bradley Barcola as a first bid is planned for the PSG winger, but Jamie Carragher has voiced his concerns about a potential dealJamie Carragher has aired his concerns about Liverpool's pursuit of Bradley Barcola(Image: Sky Sports News)Jamie Carragher has clarified his comments on Liverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola, but while he would “love” for the winger to join his former side, he still has concerns.Liverpool looks to be stepping up its efforts to sign Barcola as it continues its search for a replacement for Mohamed Salah. "LFC currently have three players who could play from the left in Rio/Gakpo/Wirtz & no one who plays from the right."When one fan replied to suggest that Rio Ngumoha could be moved to the right to accommodate Barcola, Carragher responded: "Well Rio has always played from the left so that’s obviously his best position. [Cody] Gakpo should move really but who knows."I’m interested to see where [Florian] Wirtz plays, if he’s 10 Dom [Szoboszlai] plays CM.
This time, he admitted he would like to see Liverpool sign the 23-year-old, but still doubled down on his concerns about him playing on the right.“Oh, he’s a great player, there’s no doubt about that. I’d love to get Barcola at Liverpool,” Carragher said.“But, in terms of…it looks like Liverpool have got one target at the moment, and that’s the one everybody’s talking about.
He’s a left winger for me, and for me, Liverpool’s big thing that stands out like a sore thumb right now is replacing Mo Salah, a right winger.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.“I don’t think Liverpool have got anyone really in the squad who looks fully comfortable playing right wing, whereas, right now, I think they probably have I’d say at least four players in the squad before Barcola joins - if he joins - who could play on the left-hand side comfortably.“Now I’m not saying any of those players are better than Barcola, but in terms of balance of a squad, it’s not the position Liverpool need right now.”It will take some negotiating with PSG if Liverpool is to land its man, with the Reds said to be opening with an offer of around $106 million (£80M) while the European champions value him at $193 million (€170M).Away from the Barcola, Liverpool has other alternatives in mind, including FC Koln’s Said El Mala, Lille’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo and Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh.