Liverpool targets Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye are ‘on their way out’ of PSG after squad omission
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Liverpool’s search for two more new wingers looks set to enter the final two weeks of the transfer window, with talks ongoing for deals involving Paris Saint-Germain duo Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye.Fans have been waiting patiently for updates on the pair, with negotiations for Barcola in particular seeming to take an age.Finally, as Liverpool played out their friendly win over Como on Sunday, a key update arrived from France, with journalist Fabrice Hawkins reporting that both Barcola and Mbaye have not been included in PSG’s squad for the Trophees des Champions match against Lens. Pick Liverpool’s new front three with Bradley Barcola in it 👇 Who joins the Frenchman in Andoni Iraola's best attack?
Photo Credit: Getty Images/Sarah Stier/FIFA Barcola and Mbaye left out of big PSG matchThough the transfer window is coming towards crunch time, a breakthrough on any new signing has felt far away for Liverpool.That could be about to change, though, with Hawkins taking to X to report that both Barcola and Mbaye are ‘on their way out’ of PSG, with things possibly ramping up next week.“Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye are not on the match sheet for the Trophee des champions against Lens,” wrote the journalist.“The two PSG wingers are on their way out. Liverpool still wants to recruit both players.
Discussions will continue next week.”Photo by Maciej Rogowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Liverpool fans blown away by Jeremy Jacquet during goal-scoring Reds debut vs ComoJournalist Fabrizio Romano quickly delivered an update as well, confirming that Barcola’s absence is transfer related.“Bradley Barcola, not even on the bench for Paris Saint-Germain tonight,” said the transfer expert. “Liverpool remain in active talks to bring Barcola to Anfield in the next days.”After months of being patient, Liverpool finally look to step things up and will hopefully now accelerate to get this one over the line in the coming days.