Liverpool could turn to £70m-rated forward instead of Bradley Barcola

Liverpool’s summer planning on the wing is reportedly narrowing around Bradley Barcola and Yankuba Minteh, with Barcola seen as the preferred target but Minteh still in play. The report, attributed to talkSPORT, says Liverpool are monitoring Brighton’s attacker as cover if a move for Paris Saint-Germain’s Barcola does not materialize. It highlights the timing risk of pursuing a player involved in a major international tournament, which can slow negotiations and leave Liverpool exposed in a market that changes quickly. Barcola’s appeal is tied to his age, ceiling, and experience at the top level in Europe, but the club must be confident the deal is achievable. Minteh is presented as a more certain option because he knows the Premier League and has shown development, with valuations previously discussed around £70m to £80m. The article also notes that recruitment may depend on a decisive call to maintain balance across Liverpool’s wider squad build.