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Liverpool has been told that Bradley Barcola would be a "guaranteed starter" almost everywhere he could go this summer, as links persist over a potential transfer switch.
The 23-year-old has been widely reported as a player of interest to the Reds this summer, while uncertainty continues to loom over his future with Paris Saint-Germain. Barcola has just two years remaining on his contract in the French capital, and given the competition for places out wide, there is no guarantee that he would start regularly for Les Parisiens moving forward.
The PSG winger could be available as a result, and considering his experience at the top level, his quality already on display, and the potential to grow further, it's a move that may make sense for several teams this summer.
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Not least Liverpool, as Andoni Iraola has urged the club to sign another winger, following the loss of Mohamed Salah as a free agent earlier in the window.
Barcola could offer a mixture of improved quality straight away, as well as an ability to grow into the role as the main man in his position. For former Premier League defender Mikael Silvestre, a move for the Frenchman makes sense for any Premier League club moving forward.
Speaking to BetVictor, he said: "Any Premier League club playing Champions League football would be a good move for Bradley Barcola.
"He's shown enough at PSG and with France to prove he belongs at the highest level. He isn't far away from becoming a guaranteed starter wherever he goes."
The move for Barcola could be set to drag out over the coming weeks, with uncertainty over whether PSG will be open to an exit for the winger while the club considers its options.
With that in mind, there could be a twist in the saga with the Ligue Un club, as reports have emerged that Liverpool is interested in Maghnes Akliouche.
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The AS Monaco forward is a clear target for PSG, which could complicate the future of Barcola further, while the team considers whether to sign the star or let their current winger leave.
Either way, the twist may well push the French side to make a decision sooner rather than later, as Liverpool is seemingly done waiting for an answer to whether a deal can get done.
It remains to be seen whether the Reds land Barcola or Akliouche, but it's clear that moves are now being made to get the club in the best position possible for next season.
