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Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Anfield on Saturday, prompting the head coach to hint at a possible squad overhaul next season.
Several players continue to be linked with moves to Merseyside, including Micky van de Ven, while Joao Gomes is also under consideration, although he now appears set to join Atlético Madrid.
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Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola has also been linked, with reports suggesting he would be open to a move to Anfield.
Liverpool are also said to have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Moustapha Mbow of Paris FC, as they look to strengthen defensively this summer.
Centre-back reinforcements are expected to be a priority despite Ibrahima Konate being close to a new contract, while Virgil van Dijk approaches 35 and Joe Gomez continues to struggle for consistent fitness. Giovanni Leoni is also still recovering from an ACL injury.
Other defensive targets include Nico Schlotterbeck of Borussia Dortmund, Murillo of Nottingham Forest, and Jan Paul van Hecke of Brighton & Hove Albion.
Mbow is under contract at Paris FC until 2028 and has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs including Fulham, Crystal Palace, West Ham United, and promoted Ipswich Town, as well as clubs in Germany and France.
With the summer transfer window approaching, Moustapha Mbow has addressed growing speculation over his future and made his ambitions clear regarding the next step in his career.
Mbow told reporters: “I have a contract with Paris FC. I want to play at the highest level here, but you never know in football. In any case, I am invested in the project. Everyone dreams of going to play in the Premier League and the Bundesliga.”
Moustapha Mbow has spent the past three years at Paris FC and was a key figure in their promotion to Ligue 1 last season. The defender has featured 31 times in the top flight this term, with Paris FC sitting 11th and 18 points clear of the relegation zone heading into the final match.
Known for his aerial strength, physicality and composure, Mbow ranks second in Ligue 1 for successful duels (69) and has a 94% pass completion rate this season.
While a summer departure is not guaranteed, the 26-year-old may feel this stage of his career, before entering his prime years, could be the right moment to seek a new challenge.