Maghnes Akliouche deal could be done 'this week' as Liverpool lines up next move

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCMaghnes Akliouche's move to Paris Saint-Germain could be done this week as Liverpool lines up its next move in the race to sign Bradley Barcola from the Ligue 1 and European championMonaco forward Maghnes Akliouche represented France at the World Cup(Image: Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Paris Saint-Germain could wrap up its move for Monaco forward Maghnes Akliouche this week, with Liverpool hoping to sign Bradley Barcola from the Ligue 1 team.According to Sky Germany, "decisive" talks have taken place with an agreement very close. The 23-year-old wants more regular game time and a bigger role in the team, which he has so far been unable to get at the Parc des Princes.The indications are that he will not sign a new contract in Paris, though his existing deal has another two years left to run on it, so there is no immediate need to cash in.France forward Bradley Barcola during the World Cup game against England(Image: Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)While Liverpool adding Barcola would be a big coup, Jamie Carragher is not completely convinced that he is the right profile to target to bolster Andoni Iraola's roster."Oh, he’s a great player, there’s no doubt about that.

I’d love to get Barcola at Liverpool," Carragher said on Sky Sports. "But, in terms of... it looks like Liverpool have got one target at the moment, and that’s the one everybody’s talking about."He’s a left winger for me, and for me, Liverpool’s big thing that stands out like a sore thumb right now is replacing Mo Salah, a right winger.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.

Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign."I don’t think Liverpool have got anyone really in the squad who looks fully comfortable playing right wing."Whereas, right now, I think they probably have I’d say at least four players in the squad before Barcola joins — if he joins — who could play on the left-hand side comfortably."Now I’m not saying any of those players are better than Barcola, but in terms of balance of a squad, it’s not the position Liverpool need right now."Liverpool.com says: Barcola would be a great signing for the Reds. While he does often play off the left, he can also go on the right, and that is a trait that Iraola loves in his wide forwards.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCTransfersBradley BarcolaParis Saint-Germain FC