Liverpool’s main attacking target may be becoming clear as Anthony Gordon joins Barcelona

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Anthony Gordon will not be joining Liverpool this summer as the Scouser closes in on a sensational move to Barcelona.Gordon has long been linked with the Reds having seen a deal whisked away at the last seconds during the summer of 2024.With Liverpool targeting a pacy wide forward, it had felt possible that the Newcastle man could come onto the radar again. However, Gordon has moved to the verge of signing for Barca, and though supporters may be frustrated at seeing a local player slip through their grasp, journalist James Pearce has explained that the Reds have other targets in their sights instead.

Who would you rather see at Liverpool next season, Diomande or Barcola? 🤔 One of the most exciting teens in Europe vs a Champions League winner… Photo by Oliver Kaelke/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images Liverpool were never interested in GordonAs Gordon’s move to Barcelona advanced on Wednesday, there were brief claims that Liverpool could re-enter the race.But as Pearce posted to X on Wednesday evening, the Reds are looking elsewhere to bolster their attack this summer.“Anthony Gordon heading for Barcelona. Liverpool didn’t reignite their interest, focused on other targets,” said the journalist.Yan Diomande and Bradley Barcola have been widely named as two who are right at the top of Liverpool’s list, although after some concerning news arrived around Diomande on Wednesday, it appears that Barcola could now emerge as the most likely signing.Photo by Franco Arland/Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Details of Richard Hughes’ Monte Carlo meeting with Inter Milan transfer chief emergeRB Leipzig set to block Yan Diomande exitAs per a report from The Mirror, RB Leipzig may now block Diomande from leaving their club this summer after qualifying for the Champions League.It is claimed that the German side are now ‘adamant’ that the 19-year-old will not be sold after only one year in the first-team squad.Leipzig are said to be ready to ‘swat away big offers’ from both Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain should they arrive, and keep Diomande for another year at least.This could also reportedly impact on Liverpool’s attempts to sign Barcola, with PSG more likely to let the Frenchman leave if Diomande can be signed as a replacement.

Who has been the most disappointing Liverpool signing? 😬 However, there have been separate suggestions that Barcola will be sold regardless, leaving Liverpool with a very clear choice as their main target.There could yet be other big-name options who arrive on the radar, and the Reds are obviously prepared to pay a lot of money to get a shiny new winger this summer.All we know so far is that that definitely will not be Gordon, and although the early signs had been positive, it is looking probable that it won’t be Diomande either.Barcola could end up being the last man standing, but do not rule out a surprise arrival at Anfield either. Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox