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Liverpool are understood to be eyeing Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola as they begin background work on replacing Mohamed Salah, with sources suggesting there is a genuine possibility of the Egyptian leaving Anfield in the coming transfer windows.
Liverpool Begin Background Work on Bradley Barcola Transfer as Salah Replacement
The Reds have identified the 23-year-old French winger as a potential replacement for Salah, with industry sources confirming that Liverpool have been following Barcola closely for some time. One well-placed figure revealed that Liverpool really like the PSG player and have already started preliminary work on a possible deal, though they face competition from other major clubs including Manchester United.
PSG currently prefer to keep Barcola and could attempt to tie him down to a new contract, with his current deal running until 2028. However, sources suggest the transfer could still be realistic for Liverpool as the Frenchman has not established himself as an automatic starter at the Parc des Princes due to intense competition in Luis Enrique’s squad, potentially making him open to considering his options elsewhere.
Barcola has contributed six goals and five assists across all competitions for club and country this season, demonstrating consistent end-product as he continues to develop his game. The winger possesses pace, skill and an eye for goal from wide positions, with sources indicating he would be open to exploring a move where he could secure a more prominent role in the team’s attacking setup.
The potential departure of Salah, who has scored 250 goals in 420 appearances for Liverpool, would represent a significant challenge for any replacement to match. Sources acknowledge that Barcola alone would not be sufficient to replace Salah’s typical output of over 30 goals per season, with Liverpool likely needing increased contributions from other attacking players including Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz to compensate for the Egyptian’s potential exit.
