Liverpool must sell one of their current stars in order to fund a move for PSG forward Bradley Barcola this summer.
The Reds have been heavily linked to signing a new winger in the summer transfer window, with Barcola identified as a key target for the Merseyside club.
Liverpool are in the market to replace Mohamed Salah, who left the club on a free transfer earlier in the window.
Replacing his goals in the side certainly won't be easy, especially as they were unable to get a transfer fee for him.
Barcola could be that long-term option for the Reds, but they may be forced to sell one of their current players in order to fund a move.
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According to a report from journalist Marc Mechenoua, Liverpool must sell forward Cody Gakpo before they are able to make a move to sign PSG winger Barcola.
Gakpo is currently earning £250,000 a week at Anfield, so offloading him in the summer transfer window would be financially beneficial for Liverpool.
The Reds are also believed to be looking to make way in the squad for young winger Rio Ngumoha, clearly hoping to overhaul their forward options.
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Barcola an upgrade on Gakpo
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If Liverpool can offload Gakpo for a reasonable fee in the summer transfer window and replace him with Barcola, that would certainly be a net positive for the Reds.
The PSG winger is undoubtedly an upgrade on Gakpo, especially when you take into account his potential.
Gakpo has struggled with consistency since his move to Liverpool, and Barcola is more capable of playing on both sides.
How much Liverpool could receive in terms of a transfer fee for Gakpo remains to be seen, but either way, cashing in on him makes sense given his wages too.
It's still going to be a difficult deal for them to bring Barcola to the club, but they appear willing to give it a go.