Liverpool have suffered their second major transfer disappointment of the summer after another winger has chosen to join another club over them, following Yan Diomande's decision previously.
Liverpool and new manager Andoni Iraola are desperate to add new players to a squad which ultimately underperformed last season, but so far the only new arrival has been winger Victor Munoz.
Jeremy Jacquet has also arrived at Anfield from Rennes, although that deal was agreed during the January transfer window.
The Reds' main focus remains on signing a top-class replacement for Mohamed Salah following his exit this summer, but they have so far failed to make any progress in doing so.
The Merseyside outfit had identified RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande as their number one target to replace the Egyptian early in the summer, but the talented teenager quickly decided he'd rather join Paris Saint-Germain instead.
PSG were unable to reach an agreement with the Bundesliga outfit however, and they have now dropped out of the race, with Real Madrid set to win the fierce race for his signature.
Liverpool have held preliminary talks over a move for PSG's Bradley Barcola, according to GIVEMESPORT sources, but they have been left disappointed by their pursuit of another French forward.
Maghnes Akliouche Only Wants PSG
Akliouchevia Reuters
Sensational Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche is another France international attacker attracting plenty of interest this summer, with suitors in the Premier League as well as the frontrunners for his signature, PSG.
According to Foot Mercato, the 24-year-old only wants to join the Champions League holders despite strong interest from Liverpool, as they look to add another player to their forward line.
The report says that even though the Reds are willing to make a bigger offer to prise the Frenchman away from Monaco, his heart is set on joining PSG.
Talks between the two clubs are continuing, with added emphasis for the Ligue 1 champions on getting a deal over the line after their move for Diomande collapsed.
Ibrahim Mbayevia Reuters
Ironically, Liverpool losing out to PSG for Akliouche could actually benefit them in their bid to land a forward from the French club this summer.
Their interest in Barcola is well known and with the player having no intention of signing a new deal at the Parc des Princes, the likelihood of him leaving in this window has increased.
PSG's reported £145m price tag will be an issue though, and Liverpool will know that they will need to be at their best at the negotiating table to agree a deal that suits them.
Barcola isn't the only PSG forward the Reds are looking at, with claims on Sunday that they have also launched an enquiry over a potential deal for 18-year-old Ibrahim Mbaye.
The teenager is much less experienced than Barcola, but he has impressed in more than 40 first-team outings for the team from the French capital, while the youngster announced himself on the global stage with a goal for Senegal at the 2026 World Cup.
PSG are said to be willing to listen to offers worth in excess of €50m for the wonderkid.
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