Liverpool has pinpointed Yan Diomande as their primary choice to succeed Mohamed Salah. However, Diomande reportedly has his sights set solely on joining Paris Saint-Germain.
The Ivorian believes that a move to PSG would provide the best opportunity for him to compete for major honors and pursue his aspiration of winning the Ballon d’Or.
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In light of this, Liverpool is swiftly exploring other options as they seek an elite forward capable of matching Salah’s attacking prowess.
As reported by talkSPORT, the Reds are keeping a close watch on PSG’s Bradley Barcola.
Since joining the Ligue 1 club in 2023, Barcola has made a name for himself as one of Europe’s top young forwards.
He boasts an impressive record of 39 goals and 37 assists in 152 appearances across all competitions for PSG.
Despite this, the France international expressed frustration at Luis Enrique’s decision to bench him during the Champions League final match against Arsenal.
Barcola aims to be a leading figure rather than merely playing a support role, making a summer transfer likely.
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At just 23, he is recognized for his electrifying speed, composure under pressure, and significant attacking contributions.
Liverpool is also considering alternatives such as FC Koln’s Said El Mala, Brighton & Hove Albion’s Yankuba Minteh, and Matias Fernandez-Pardo as alternatives to Diomande.
Stats from Transfermarkt.