Liverpool’s summer transfer strategy: barcola and other attacking targets

The offensive options for Paris Saint-Germain could see significant changes during the summer transfer window. While key players like Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Désiré Doué, Senny Mayulu, and Ousmane Dembélé appear set to remain, uncertainty looms over the futures of Gonçalo Ramos, Ibrahim Mbaye, Kang-in Lee, and critically, Bradley Barcola. Liverpool has maintained a keen interest in Barcola for several months, and the impending arrival of Victor Muñoz at Anfield is not expected to diminish this pursuit.

The priority target: Yan Diomande

Liverpool is reportedly planning to acquire another rapid forward ahead of the upcoming season. Their primary focus appears to be Yan Diomande, who is also attracting attention from Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports. The 19-year-old winger, currently with RB Leipzig, addressed his future after Côte d’Ivoire’s opening World Cup match against Ecuador (1-0), stating, « I’m a RB Leipzig player, but who knows what the future holds? My agents are handling those matters. For now, my concentration is entirely on the World Cup; it’s the most important thing, happening only every four years. I’m making the most of it, and we’ll see about the rest later… »

Liverpool’s other potential signings

However, given Leipzig’s hefty valuation of €100 million for Diomande and the strong competition from PSG, Liverpool is actively exploring alternative options. This includes the aforementioned Bradley Barcola, who remains under contract until 2028. Other potential targets on the Reds’ radar for this summer include Said El Mala from Cologne, Yankuba Minteh of Brighton, and Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Lille.