Liverpool are turning their attention to Bradley Barcola as a potential backup plan after their pursuit of Alexander Isak hit a major snag.
With Luis Díaz sold to Bayern Munich for £65m and Darwin Núñez set for a £56m+ move to Al-Hilal, the Reds are preparing for a big attacking reshuffle. Despite a hefty summer spend pushing £300m, the champions aren’t done yet.
⛔ Isak Blocked by Newcastle
Liverpool’s top forward target, Isak, saw an opening bid rejected. And with Benjamin Sesko now choosing Manchester United, Newcastle are in no rush to lose their star Swede unless they can land a top-tier replacement.
That’s forced Liverpool to line up alternatives — and one name stands out.
✨ Enter Barcola
According to reports in France, PSG winger Bradley Barcola has emerged as a key name on Liverpool’s radar. The 22-year-old Frenchman has long been admired by Anfield scouts, and a formal offer was rumoured to be in the works.
While PSG aren’t keen to sell, they’d reportedly only consider bids over €100m (£87.3m) — especially from a Champions League rival.
🗣️ Fabrizio Romano Update
Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano confirmed Liverpool see Barcola as a “dream target” if the Isak deal collapses. However, as of now, no direct contact has been made with PSG. Isak remains the priority — but the Reds are clearly keeping their options open.
🧠 What This Means for Liverpool
- Isak remains Plan A – but Newcastle’s stance is firm.
- Barcola is Plan B, but won’t come cheap.
- Rodrygo also ruled out – wants to stay at Madrid.
Expect more movement soon — and don’t be surprised if Liverpool pull off another big-money twist.
