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See the full story · 1 sourcesLiverpool set to do everything to land Barcola, they could lodge a bid soon
Liverpool are now set to push for Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola as they search for attacking reinforcement, according to journalist Florian Plettenberg .
The Reds are poised to miss out on Yan Diomande, prompting them to shift all their focus to the dainty French international winger. They could soon lodge a bid.
Liverpool need a replacement for Mohamed Salah on the right, and while he is not a like-for-like replacement, he did break out playing on that flank.
Barcola has seen his playing time reduce and would love the opportunity to be a key player again.
He still managed 13 goals and seven assists in 47 appearances across all competitions last season.
While the Liverpool target is guilty of missing big chances, it also speaks to his ability to get in prime areas to get shots off, which is an excellent underlying sign of quality.
Barcola would be competing with Rio Ngumoha, Victor Munoz, Federico Chiesa, and Cody Gakpo for playing time if he were to make the move to Merseyside.
He will back himself to get a starting berth on the left or right side of Andoni Iraola’s attack. ‘ He is very fast ‘.
Interestingly, Liverpool and the French champions are also chasing Maghnes Akliouche , but it appears the Champions League winners will get him.
Also, it is worth noting that while strengthening the attack is important, it is far from the only priority.
A specialist holding midfielder remains a glaring need. It will allow the other more advanced midfielders in the squad to shine.
Meanwhile, another right-back should be high on the agenda to provide quality and depth with Conor Bradley out and Jeremie Frimpong struggling in England.
An additional centre-back would not go amiss either as Liverpool look to equip Andoni Iraola with a squad capable of challenging on every front.
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