Liverpool's pre-season is well underway, but with only Victor Munoz signed from Osasuna so far, the urgency to replace departed stars Mohamed Salah and Ibrahima Konate has alarmed fans. Now, two transfer sagas are moving in opposite directions.
Bradley Barcola has indicated he wants to leave reigning European champions PSG, with the France international no longer discussing a new deal in Paris, according to French outlet Mercato. The Reds have been handed a boost as a deal has been agreed for the winger, per the Standard, though the Mirror reports PSG are demanding a staggering £140m — a figure they believe is fair given the current market, citing Morgan Rogers’ recent move to Chelsea. Liverpool are seeking a compromise, and Barcola is open to holding talks with head coach Andoni Iraola.
“Liverpool receive boost as Barcola deal agreed but Diomande set for Real Madrid.”
Meanwhile, Liverpool’s alternative target, Yan Diomande, is slipping away. Real Madrid have agreed a deal in principle to sign the Ivory Coast international from RB Leipzig, according to talkSPORT. The 19-year-old is believed to have agreed a five-year contract with the Spanish giants. Liverpool had an £85m bid turned down earlier this summer and did not return with an improved offer. PSG were also keen but did not meet Leipzig’s asking price. Real’s second bid of £85.4m was rejected on Friday, but negotiations are now underway.
The contrasting developments leave Iraola with work to do if he is to secure the attacking reinforcements needed to fill Salah’s void.