The powers that be at Anfield are reportedly preparing to test the waters for Lyon. �s dazzling winger Bradley Barcola, with GoalZaza gathering that t...
The powers that be at Anfield are reportedly preparing to test the waters for Lyon. �s dazzling winger Bradley Barcola, with GoalZaza gathering that the Merseyside giants have placed the French youth international at the top of their summer shopping list. The 21 year old attacker, who has been giving a good account of himself in Ligue 1 this season, is believed to be valued in the region of. ��6.4 billion by his club, a sum that Liverpool are weighing up as they look to inject fresh legs into their frontline. Barcola. �s ability to glide past defenders with the ball at his feet has caught the eye of the Anfield hierarchy, and at the end of the day, his versatility across the forward positions makes him a prime candidate to slot into Jurgen Klopp. �s system. The Nigerian international Victor Boniface, a fellow striker of similar profile, has also been linked with moves to England, but it is Barcola who currently occupies the lion. �s share of the transfer gossip in the Premier League corridors. In the scheme of things, Liverpool. �s pursuit of the Lyon star is a clear signal that the club are not resting on their laurels. The red half of Merseyside have been clinical in their recruitment in recent years, and this latest interest suggests they are keen to build a squad capable of challenging on all fronts next term. Should the deal materialize, Barcola would join a formidable attacking unit that already boasts the likes of Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez. Back home in Lagos, the viewing centres from Surulere to Ikeja will be abuzz with this news come Sunday evening. Fans gathered around big screens in places like the National Stadium viewing lounge will debate whether the lad from Lyon is worth such a heavy outlay, with many drawing comparisons to the Super Eagles. � own fleet footed wingers. Some will argue that the money could be better spent on a pure number nine, while others will insist that a player who can turn a game on its head is always a worthy investment. The air will be thick with the scent of roasted plantain and the sound of animated banter as the beer flows and opinions clash late into the night.
