This lukewarm rumor is brought to us by the Evening Standard, who report that the 23-year-old French forward has been quoted as being “thrilled” by a potential move to Liverpool — despite murky reports of a bid from Arsenal.
The PSG forward is reportedly “excited” by the project underway at Liverpool, whose new boss does perhaps suggest energetic football when compared elsewhere in the Premier League.
These new rumors come as L’Equipe have reported that PSG are open for a move for the player, as their
own negotiations on an extension have apparently not been productive. While RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande is the big name Liverpool appear to be sniffing around, a loose war between Liverpool and Arsenal is sure to raise some eyebrows as well. Today’s rumors neither confirm nor deny an Arsenal bid, but instead suggest the player might prefer a move to the north. As ever, nothing is concrete and nothing is direct.
Given the deparure of Mohamed Salah, however, and Liverpool’s general underperformance in attack, the Reds could add a few attacking names this summer — and Barcola’s youth certainly makes him an attractive proposition.
