Romano: Liverpool Speaking Every Day About Signing Bradly Barcola

He studied journalism at the University of South Wales and published a football book, named Bluebird Heaven, around the same time with Pitch Publishing.

Since then, Jamie has continued to specialise in football journalism, PR and football-related Spanish translation. He has worked with a number of media companies, including Reach PCL, Iconic Group and many more over a decade-long career. Sign in to your GiveMeSport account Liverpool are said to be having 'daily' conversations about signing a top-tier winger. The Reds are expected to spend significant money again this summer following a summer of huge spending ahead of the season just gone.

Andoni Iraola will get the chance to put his own stamp on his new squad, and he has already made a start with the incoming signing of Víctor Muñoz from Osasuna.

The Reds certainly aren't done there though, and it's likely Iraola will want to add a more polished winger before the summer is out, given Mo Salah has moved on this summer.

Liverpool are said to be discussing the possibility of signing PSG winger Bardley Barcola, who is likely to be one of the biggest names on the move this summer. Fabrizio Romano said on Born'n Red: "It's just internal conversations… nothing advanced. He was a target in 2025 and remains a name mentioned on daily basis in 2026.

"This could depend on different opportunities or exits, we will see what happens. I will never come on here and say it’s one or the other player because I’m telling you what I know and it’s that Liverpool are maintaining contact for Diomande and Barcola - it’s at completely different stages because Diomande there’s already a bid and they are talking to the agents but for Barcola it’s an internal feeling they have, internally at Liverpool they are discussing about Barcola every single week. They wanted him ideally in summer 2025 but was not possible. If PSG open the doors to an exit later this summer, Liverpool could be there. It’s a name they keep mentioning at the club whilst they negotiate with Diomande.”

Liverpool will have to decide whether to sign one of Barcola and Diomande, and there may yet be other irons in the fire. Both are going to be very expensive signings, but Diomande is likely to be a little cheaper, especially when factoring in wages.

Diomande is also a less proven commodity at 19 years of age, while the 'world-class' Barcola has already established himself at the top of the game, and he has already proven he can turn up on the biggest occasions with PSG. He netted 13 and assisted seven last season in a hugely successful campaign for the French club.

On paper, Barcola is the safest option. He would come in a clear starter and he is still only 23 years of age himself, so Liverpool would not be missing out on that future potential. That could attract the Reds, given they have already signed a relatively inexperienced player on the other wing in Muñoz

But Barcola is more expensive for a reason, and as we are seeing at this World Cup, Diomande looks to be a superb talent, and if Liverpool do not sign him, it's likely another top club will as RB Leipzig brace for a big pay day.

Liverpool are working hard in the summer transfer window.