PSG forward likely to become a top target for Liverpool this summer alongside Yan Diomande
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Liverpool are all set to revamp their front line this summer, with specific focus on the wide areas.The Reds will lose Mohamed Salah at the end of the season, and having also seen Hugo Ekitike ruled out for up to nine months, there is a real need to bolster the ranks.RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande has been named as a top target already, and according to The Times, Liverpool are likely to include Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola in their thinking as well. Slot confirmed on Friday that Alisson is yet to train 😬 Photo credit: Getty Images/Gareth Copley Barcola likely to join Diomande on Liverpool’s shortlistLiverpool were linked with a move for Barcola in 2025, although ultimately decided they’d prefer not to block the pathway of Rio Ngumoha.Though Ngumoha has managed to play a decent amount, the Reds likely regret not pushing to get Barcola through the door, and could reportedly now pivot back to him.It’s claimed that Liverpool will look for ‘pace in the wide areas’ as they assess who to sign, with both Diomande and Barcola named as prospective targets.The Reds reportedly want a winger to free up space for Florian Wirtz while also supplying chances for Alexander Isak in part of a new-look attack.Photo by Steve Bardens – AMA/Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Porto scrambling to stop ‘extraordinary’ winger Oskar Pietuszewski from joining Liverpool for cut-price feeIn this way they are said to be aiming to recreate Salah’s goals in the aggregate, with Wirtz, Isak and a new winger all spreading goals around.A number of wide players have reportedly already been assessed, and Liverpool’s recruitment team are said to be hard at work identifying the right candidates.Barcola would be an easier fit than DiomandeHaving seen him announce himself spectacularly on the Bundesliga stage this season, many Liverpool supporters are now clamouring for the Reds to sign Diomande this summer.However, his £85m price-tag is incredibly high, and it is virtually certain they could snare Barcola for less.
Who’s Liverpool’s best forward of the Premier League era? Daniel Sturridge vs Michael Owen Photo credit: Getty Images/Gary M Prior/Allsport/Catherine Ivill/AMA At 23, the France international is still very young, but has three years of experience on Diomande, and has already proven himself on the highest stage.Though he has struggled to consistently get into PSG’s starting XI, that is no disgrace when his competition includes players of the calibre of Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvarastkhelia and Desire Doue.Liverpool could take advantage of PSG’s competition for places and sign a player who is a huge threat with his pace and goal-scoring instinct.Diomande may be the headline-grabber right now, but Barcola arguably looks like a better fit for Liverpool.
Either way, it will be music to the ears of supporters that a little more pace and attacking verve is set to arrive. Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox