Liverpool are monitoring the profiles of Bradley Barcola and Desire Doue ahead of the next transfer window, but PSG have already made their position on both wingers clear.
Mohamed Salah's departure from Liverpool at the end of the season is confirmed, and the Reds are already active in the market to find his successor on the right wing. According to TEAMtalk, the name of Iliman Ndiaye — who has been shining for city rivals Everton — has been repeatedly linked with Anfield.
Liverpool's pursuit of Olise, Doue and Barcola hits a wall
Liverpool have been tracking the former Marseille man throughout the season, with the Senegalese forward contributing six goals and three assists in the Premier League. Ndiaye is far from the only option being considered, however, with the club also said to have their eye on Leipzig winger Yan Diomande — also a PSG target — and Juventus forward Francisco Conceicao.
TEAMtalk reveals that the Premier League champions pursued several other targets that proved unsuccessful. Arne Slot's side explored a potential deal for Bayern Munich star Michael Olise, only for the Bavarian club to immediately dismiss Liverpool's interest.
The outcome was the same with PSG's two French wingers, Bradley Barcola and Desire Doue, with the Parisian club giving a firm “not for sale” response, according to the British outlet. An unequivocal statement that makes it clear Paris have absolutely no intention of parting with either player this summer.
PSG refuse to sell Doue and Barcola
While that stance is understandable given the outstanding quality both young players have shown, it was not entirely a foregone conclusion — Barcola has still not extended his contract with the European champions and has attracted significant interest in recent months. As for Doue, he has suffered a few injury setbacks this season and produced some below-par performances.
For Liverpool, the rejections from both PSG and Bayern Munich have pushed the club to explore alternative avenues — and have placed Iliman Ndiaye firmly at the top of their list as a replacement for Salah. The Senegalese forward offers a number of attractive qualities: versatility across the entire attacking line, efficiency, creativity and Premier League experience. It is worth noting that Manchester United are also interested in the former Marseille man, with the Red Devils said to have made him one of their four transfer priorities this summer.
