Liverpool are preparing a huge £87m January bid for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, according to fresh reports.
The Reds are plotting another major attacking addition despite heavy spending under Arne Slot during a mixed Premier League campaign.
Liverpool have struggled for consistency in forward areas, with recent signings failing to fully click and tensions growing around Mohamed Salah.
That situation has forced the Anfield hierarchy to explore further attacking reinforcements ahead of the second half of the season, reports Givemesport.
France international Barcola has emerged as a leading target after finding himself rotated at PSG despite last season’s historic treble.
The 23-year-old is widely regarded as one of the world’s best young wingers and remains highly rated across Europe.
Reports claim Liverpool believe Barcola could transform their frontline and provide long-term stability on the wings.
His pace, creativity and end product are viewed as ideal traits for Slot’s evolving attacking system.
Barcola keen on Anfield switch amid Salah uncertainty
Sources suggest Barcola is open to leaving Paris after increased competition for places under Luis Enrique this season.
Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue have all limited his consistent minutes in Ligue 1 and Europe.
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Liverpool see the winger as a potential successor to Salah, whose departure from Anfield is increasingly expected.
Despite playing primarily on the left, Barcola is believed capable of adapting across Liverpool’s attacking positions.
The Reds are prepared to “spare no expense” to secure his signature as part of a long-term rebuild.
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