What happened: Liverpool have switched their summer forward target after a long-pursued move for RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande fell through. According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Paris Saint-Germain has held direct talks with several clubs, including Liverpool, over winger Bradley Barcola. Tavolieri reports Barcola is expected to leave PSG this summer, with the collapse of the Diomande deal opening the door.
Why it matters: With Mohamed Salah's long-term replacement a priority, Liverpool need a forward who can contribute immediately, and Barcola offers Premier League-ready quality alongside the versatility to play across the front line. Securing a PSG starter would mark a significant upgrade in profile over the back-up options Liverpool had lined up behind Diomande.
By the numbers: Barcola is described as a 13-goal contributor in the reporting around Liverpool's interest. Beyond Barcola, Liverpool have been linked with Said El Mala, Yankuba Minteh and Matias Fernandez-Pardo as alternative forward targets. The pivot follows Liverpool's drawn-out chase for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, which had repeatedly stalled over the asking price.
What to watch: Tavolieri signaled "more info soon" on the Barcola situation, so watch for confirmation of a formal Liverpool approach and PSG's valuation. Whether Liverpool move decisively for Barcola or keep weighing their shortlist will shape the rest of their forward business before the 2026-27 season.