Liverpool hold “genuine” interest in Bradley Barcola

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Reports in France confirm Liverpool’s interest in the PSG winger ahead of this summer’s transfer window. Image Credits: Imago ImagesLiverpool are in desperate need of fresh energy next season.The Reds have looked far weaker in the attacking department despite spending record breaking amounts of money last summer.That has resulted in a dismal title defence that has not only left Liverpool’s Champions League qualifcation hinging on the final day of the season but also the club ending the season trophyless.British record signing Alexander Isak arrived on Merseyside with a big reputation but after experiencing a heavily disrupted pre-season he never really got going in a Liverpool shirt during his debut season.Once he got a run of games, he broke his leg, sidelining him for the majority of the campaign, Hugo Ekitike was signed as another reinforcement but was thrusted into a situation where he was suddenly the player Liverpool were relying on, given Mohamed Salah’s drop-off.Hugo Ekitike suffered a long-term injury of his own after rupturing his Achilles tendon against PSG in the Champions League quarterfinals and is set for up to nine months on the sidelines.Losing Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz left the Reds short of attackers with real intensity to their game, players that would tirelessly press and put the opponents’ backline under pressure.As we head into this summer’s transfer window, the need to reinforce is evident.Bradley Barcola is a player who has been linked to Liverpool on several occasions now, and Le Equipe have provided the latest update that provides a mini boost.According to the latest report from the French news publication, Liverpool’s interest in Bradley Barcola is “genuine” as we approach this summer’s transfer window.“Barcola’s profile as an athletic winger is highly sought after on the market.

Liverpool’s interest is genuine, but the Reds’ decision-makers are well aware that the Parisian is more comfortable on the left wing. They want to make room for the promising 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha in that position.

While the matter is still under consideration, Liverpool are currently looking for a right-sided specialist. If Barcola’s future becomes clear, it will most likely be in England, where Arsenal are also interested.”Bradley Barcola has been a sensation in a stacked PSG side that have soared under Luis Enrique.The forward has decided to freeze all contract talks until after the upcoming Champions League Final, with a Le Equipe revealing that a source close to the player confirmed him saying: “We’ll have a discussion afterward.”That leaves the door open and whilst Liverpool’s interest in Barcola is now said to be genuine, it remains to be seen whether they will push to pursue a deal for the player.The 23-year-old has scored 12 goals and registered 7 assists in 47 appearances for the Parisiens this season.