Liverpool urged to move for Bradley Barcola as transfer prediction made

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesYan DiomandeLiverpool has been urged by former striker Emile Heskey to prioritise PSG winger Bradley Barcola in the transfer market after missing out on RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande, who seems set to replace himBradley Barcola of France and Paris Saint-Germain(Image: Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Liverpool has been encouraged to prioritise Bradley Barcola in the transfer market following their failure to secure previous target Yan Diomande.Reports suggest Diomande has indicated his preference for a move to Paris Saint-Germain following an outstanding campaign with RB Leipzig in Germany. Liverpool had identified the 19-year-old as a potential acquisition and were prepared to offer as much as $100 million despite Leipzig's determination to retain the player, who has been representing Ivory Coast at the current World Cup.Liverpool has been in the market for a new winger since it was announced Mohamed Salah would be leaving the club.

The Reds icon left a gaping hole in the Reds attack, despite his slight drop-off in form during the last campaign, with Federico Chiesa also expected to depart this summer.However, with Diomande now seemingly committed to joining two-time Champions League winners PSG, Liverpool must redirect their attention elsewhere as they seek to fill the void left by Salah's departure from their attack.As a result, the Reds have been heavily linked with a number of exciting attackers, including Brighton winger Yakob Minteh and Said El Mala - who was close to joining Brentford earlier in the transfer window.PSG winger Barcola features amongst a list of alternative options, and former Reds striker Emile Heskey has advised his old side to pursue the France international, reports the Liverpool Echo.Bradley Barcola has emerged as one of Liverpool's top targets(Image: Getty Images)"I know they were looking at Diomande," said Heskey, speaking to WhoScored podcast The State of Play. "I think that left wing, we've been so spoiled with (Sadio) Mane for so long."Then you bring in (Luis) Diaz, and it hasn't quite got to that level again.

So, I think one of those two (Diomande and Barcola) would take us back to that level."If I had to choose one, it would be Barcola."Barcola found his opportunities in the starting line-up restricted at PSG during the latter stages of last season and was absent from the XI in the Champions League from the quarter-final stage onwards.The 23-year-old, currently representing France at the World Cup, may now be permitted to depart the Parc des Princes, with Arsenal amongst a number of other clubs reportedly keen on securing his signature.Barcola has scored once at the World Cup so far, netting in the 3-1 win over Senegal. France is among the favorites to win the tournament, with Kylian Mbappe currently on fire with four goals in three games.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Yan Diomande