"No": Carragher objects to massive transfer Richard Hughes is closing in on

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Reports show that Liverpool are in talks with PSG and are closing in on a blockbuster deal to sign Bradley Barcola, but Jamie Carragher feels it’s not the right fit. “Barcola wants to go to Liverpool.

Barcola loves Liverpool project and is very tempted about the opportunity to play for Liverpool. Liverpool need to replace Mohamed Salah but Barcola is not a left winger, Carragher contests The official Sky Sports Premier League account on X posted Barcola stats from on Wednesday, with the caption: “Is Bradley Barcola the player to replace Mo Salah at Liverpool?” Is Bradley Barcola the player to replace Mo Salah at Liverpool? ??? pic.twitter.com/jyrRRjogDh — Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) July 29, 2026 Carragher quoted the post, contesting that because Salah was a right winger and Barcola is a left winger, it’s not a smart move.

LFC currently have three players who could play from the left in Rio/Gakpo/Wirtz and no one who plays from the right.” There are a few problems I see with Carragher’s argument Firstly, which may on the surface level seem to support Carragher’s point, Liverpool also have Victor Munoz, who can also play on the left. More important than signing a top right winger is Liverpool’s need for an elite winger – regardless of the flank they play on.