France’s Bradley Barcola was left out of Paris Saint-Germain’s starting lineup for the Champions League final, and he has been linked with Liverpool and Bayern Munich
Liverpool’s chances of signing Bradley Barcola this summer appear to be non-existent after it was reported that Paris Saint-Germain has no intention of letting the youngster leave the Parc des Princes.
Despite the January arrival of Khivcha Kvaratskhelia at PSG, Barcola is said to be viewed as a player who is “untransferable” by boss Luis Enrique, claims Foot Mercato.
Barcola was left out of the starting line-up for the Champions League final against Inter Milan — a decision which was ultimately vindicated as PSG won 5-0 — and rumors about his future seem to have started from there. Liverpool and Bayern Munich are named as interested parties, but the deal is a non-starter as Enrique firmly views Barcola as a key part of his plans for the future.
Nunez is expected to leave Anfield three years on from his big-money transfer from Benfica after enduring a difficult first season under new boss Arne Slot.
The Reds are continuing to work on a deal for Florian Wirtz of Bayer Leverkusen, but it seems unlikely that he would be viewed as a direct replacement for Nunez, unless Slot plans on tweaking Liverpool’s system next season and using him as a false nine.