Bradley Barcola linked with Liverpool transfer as Reds eye summer swoop

Bradley Barcola is now a Liverpool transfer target as Andoni Iraola’s first pre-season with the Reds gets underway.

Liverpool are chasing Bradley Barcola as part of a summer spending push. The France winger is one of several high-profile names linked with moves to Anfield. Reports suggest the Reds are ready to act now that the World Cup is over and obstacles to major deals have eased.

The 22-year-old has been a consistent performer for Lyon in Ligue 1. His pace and creativity make him a prime target for clubs chasing attacking upgrades. Liverpool have already added Jeremy Jacquet and Victor Munoz this window, but Iraola wants more firepower.

A move to Liverpool would be a huge step up for Barcola. The Reds are in pre-season and set to face Sunderland, Wrexham and Leeds in the U.S. That schedule gives the club time to finalize deals before the transfer window tightens.

Barcola’s Lyon contract runs until 2027, so any deal would involve a significant fee. Liverpool’s strong financial position means they can compete with bigger clubs. But they’ll need to move fast if they want to land him before other bidders step in.

Liverpool’s first pre-season fixture in the U.S. kicks off soon. The club’s new sporting director, Richard Hughes, is expected to play a key role in finalizing targets. Bradley Barcola is just one of several names on the radar.

Other players linked with exits include Curtis Jones and Federico Chiesa. Meanwhile, Alisson remains a potential sale, with Saudi clubs still circling. But for now, Barcola is the name dominating Reds transfer talk.

The next few weeks will decide whether Liverpool can land their top targets: or if Barcola stays put in France.