Manchester City join Liverpool in race to sign French winger

Manchester City enter the race alongside Liverpool for Bradley Barcola

Liverpool FC’s pursuit of talented French winger Bradley Barcola faces a new challenge, as Manchester City enter the race to sign the young Lyon starlet.

According to 90min.com via ECHO, City view Barcola as a potential replacement for Riyad Mahrez, who potentially leaves Pep Guardiola’s side in favour of a move to the Saudi Pro League in the coming weeks.

The 20-year-old winger has attracted significant attention from top European clubs, with Liverpool among those keeping a keen eye on his progress. These reports suggest that Liverpool see Barcola as an understudy to Mohamed Salah.

Lyon starlet and Liverpool target Bradley Barcola.

In 44 appearances across all competitions, Barcola has seven goals and 12 assists for Lyon. Speaking of clubs showing interest in the player, other heavyweight clubs like Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig have also expressed interest in the promising youngster. This intense competition surely underscores Barcola’s growing reputation as one of Europe’s most sought-after young talents.

Barcola to the Reds?

With the departure of Riyad Mahrez, Manchester City seek to bolster their attacking options, and Barcola certainly appears to be an appealing prospect for the Premier League champions. Meanwhile, Liverpool aim to maintain their attacking prowess by securing a talent like Barcola as they prepare for the upcoming season and beyond.

Barcola is an extremely versatile player who can play on either side of central midfield and attacks from either flank as well. His finishing is one of the better aspects of his game, and there’s surely loads he could learn from the likes of Mohamed Salah at the Reds.

Liverpool and Manchester City target Bradley Barcola.

For Liverpool fans, the prospect of Bradley Barcola donning the famous red jersey at Anfield would undoubtedly ignite excitement. His potential partnership with the likes of fellow youngsters like Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott could transition into an exciting future for the Reds.

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The coming weeks will be crucial in determining Barcola’s future destination. Liverpool’s recruitment team, led by Sporting Director Jorg Schmadtke, will need to be proactive and persuasive in their pursuit of the talented Frenchman.