Liverpool gets Bradley Barcola transfer encouragement after PSG blow - 'He could fit in'
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCBradley Barcola has been linked as a potential alternative to Yan Diomande for Liverpool, and one former French star believes the PSG winger would be a perfect fit in the Premier LeagueBradley Barcola has been linked with a move to Liverpool this summer(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool has been told Bradley Barcola would be a perfect fit for the Premier League, despite Paris Saint-Germain currently stating he is not for sale.With Yan Diomande having chosen a move to the French capital over Liverpool, the Reds will have to turn their attention to alternative options. Barcola is among the names that have been mentioned, with the French international having plenty of admirers at Anfield.The 23-year-old sent a timely reminder of his talent as he scored in his country’s 3-0 win over Sweden at the World Cup on Tuesday, but Liverpool might not have any other choice but to look elsewhere.According to The Athletic, Barcola has been deemed not for sale by PSG, despite the player being reluctant to sign a new contract with the European champions.Barcola already finds himself behind Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in Luis Enrique’s side, and Diomande’s signing could potentially push him further down the pecking order, which may encourage him to pursue a move away.Should he do so, former France and Chelsea star Florent Malouda believes he would be a perfect fit for any Premier League side, which would be music to the ears of Liverpool fans.Bradley Barcola is not for sale this summer, according to reports(Image: Jose Breton/NurPhoto)"When you look at Bradley Barcola’s story, first of all, he's coming from the Lyon Academy,” Malouda told BOYLE Sports.“He made the right choices.
When he left, it was not easy for him. He left and he won two Champions Leagues in the best team in French football history."Of course, it's challenging when you're competing with Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue to start, but he showed every time he came on that he has the same level, maybe not as consistent, but he has the potential.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
This is where he will be challenged."He could fit in any Premier League team. He's a very talented young player."Even if Barcola were to become available, Liverpool might face an issue over PSG’s potential asking price.It has been claimed that the French side would be looking for more than the $154M (£116M) Manchester City is set to pay for Elliot Anderson, which is even more than the $148M (€130M) Leipzig is said to be holding out for with Diomande.