As the France national team competes in the 2026 World Cup across North America, all eyes are on Bradley Barcola, the dynamic winger whose name is making waves in European football circles. The 21-year-old, currently under contract with Paris Saint-Germain until 2028, has caught the attention of Liverpool FC, who are eager to bolster their attacking lineup for the upcoming season.
While Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Désiré Doué, Senny Mayulu, and Ousmane Dembélé remain firmly entrenched in the PSG squad, uncertainty looms over the futures of Gonçalo Ramos, Ibrahim Mbaye, Kang-in Lee, and Barcola. The latter has been a subject of intense speculation, with Liverpool maintaining a long-standing interest in the French talent, a pursuit unlikely to fade despite the imminent arrival of new managerial staff at Anfield.
Liverpool’s top target: Yan Diomande
Liverpool is not limiting its ambitions to one player. The club’s priority is securing Yan Diomande, a rapid forward also on PSG’s radar. The 19-year-old Ivorian winger, currently plying his trade at RB Leipzig, has already voiced his eagerness to explore new challenges. « I’m a player at RB Leipzig, but why not? My agents will handle the details. Right now, my focus is entirely on the World Cup with Côte d’Ivoire—this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I’m giving it my all, and we’ll see what happens afterward, » he shared following Côte d’Ivoire’s opening match against Ecuador.
Alternative options for Liverpool’s summer recruitment
Facing a hefty price tag from Leipzig—reportedly around €100 million—and stiff competition from PSG, Liverpool is casting a wider net. Alongside Barcola, the club is monitoring several other rising stars, including Said El Mala (1. FC Köln), Yankuba Minteh (Brighton & Hove Albion), and Matías Fernández-Pardo (Lille). Each represents a potential solution to the Reds’ offensive needs as they prepare for a crucial transfer window.
