David Ornstein has provided an update on Liverpool’s interest in Bradley Barcola this summer and went the saga could accelerate.
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David Ornstein has explained his view on Liverpool pursuit of Bradley Barcola this summer.
The Reds’ pursuit intensified once it became clear that Yan Diomande preferred a move to Paris Saint-Germain, with many believing a domino effect could follow – Diomande to PSG, and Barcola heading to Anfield in the opposite direction.
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However, the road to a deal has been far from straightforward. PSG have made their position abundantly clear — Barcola is not for sale.
But now there is a slightly different tune coming from David Ornstein on Liverpool’s pursuit of the player.
Speaking on the Athletic FC podcast, the transfer specialist explained that PSG are being “realistic” about the situation despite their public stance he is not for sale and are aware that Barcola may want to explore his options this summer:
“Liverpool really like Bradley Barcola. We’ve seen links with Arsenal and various other clubs.”
“PSG would like to keep him, but they are realistic. He has only two years left on his contract. He’s not a regular starter, and he wants to be, so I suspect he would be open to a move if the right opportunity arose,” Ornstein said
“Liverpool clearly have him high in their thinking, and I imagine Barcola himself would be attracted to clubs like Liverpool and Arsenal, and so on.”
“Interestingly, he mainly plays off the left and Liverpool are looking to replace Salah on the right.”
“If they do follow through with this, is he happy to play off the right?”
He added that Barcola’s fee would almost certainly eclipse what Manchester City paid for England international Elliot Anderson, and that Barcola’s future will likely accelerate after France’s World Cup campaign:
“The price would be very high. When you see someone like Elliot Anderson moving for £116m – Barcola’s fee is going to be higher.”
“Of course, we’ve got to keep a close eye on Barcola and Liverpool, but at this moment in time I’m not sure it’s at an advanced stage.
“France are still in the tournament. PSG, I’m told, don’t want to trouble him or take his focus away from the World Cup, so, like with many situations, I would imagine this one starts to develop, in whatever shape or form, if that means staying, going, Liverpool or elsewhere, post-tournament.”