Liverpool's number one transfer priority this summer is Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
That will come as no surprise to many supporters, with the Reds having been heavily linked with a move for the France international for much of the summer so far, particularly after previous target Yan Diomande made it clear that he preferred a move to the Parc des Princes instead of Anfield.
Diomande's impending move to the French capital could in turn open the door for Liverpool to sign Barcola, with the 23-year-old potentially falling even further down the pecking order under Luis Enrique, despite the Spaniard previously describing him as "unstoppable".
Barcola is not always first choice under Luis Enrique
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Barcola often shared responsibilities on the left-hand side of Enrique's front line with Desire Doue, and the same can be said of his time under Didier Deschamps in the 2026 World Cup.
Barcola had 20 goal involvements (13 goals, 7 assists) in 49 appearances in all competitions for PSG last season, with 35 of those in the starting lineup. He then went on to have four goal involvements (3 goals, 1 assist) in eight appearances at the World Cup, with four of those being starts.
It is clear the 23-year-old craves more playing time and to be trusted more and with Liverpool needing to freshen up their attack, with Mohamed Salah having already departed and Federico Chiesa and Cody Gakpo's futures unclear right now, he would get that at Anfield.
And new head coach Andoni Iraola is "pushing" to get a deal over the line. Reports have suggested PSG could demand in the region of £128million to sell Barcola this summer, but that is not beyond the realms of possibility for the Reds, who broke the British transfer record twice last summer when signing Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak.
Romano talks up Liverpool pursuit of Barcola
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Speaking on X live, Romano said of Liverpool's interest in Barcola: "I stand on my position. No Arsenal. Liverpool are pushing for Bradley Barcola. Liverpool remain interested in Bradley Barcola. Then we have to wait. We have to see what's going to happen. But Barcola for Liverpool for sure is high on the list."
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He supported that in a YouTube video on Thursday morning, stating: "Let me repeat today, yesterday, last month, two months ago, three months ago, Barcola is the top, top, top target of Liverpool. Liverpool love Barcola.
"I know many of you doubt information because information is not everywhere, and so many of you say, 'ah but it's impossible, ah but it's not going to happen'. I don't know if it's going to be possible financially, but what I can tell you is that for sure, Liverpool remain super keen on Bradley Barcola."
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