Liverpool have been told they are likely to miss out on Yan Diomande with PSG also in the race, but his signing could set off a domino effect that benefits the Reds.
The RB Leipzig winger is tipped to be on the move this summer following his breakout season. He scored 13 times for the Bundesliga side, providing several assists alongside that. Liverpool have been among those most heavily linked with the Ivorian.
They need a replacement for Mohamed Salah, who called time on his spell at Anfield at the end of the season. He leaves huge shoes that need filling and Liverpool had eyed Diomande as a replacement, but major competition exists in the form of the European champions.
Gabby Agbonlahor has claimed that PSG will get their man, but in doing so may have to sell one of their attacking stars. The ex-Aston Villa striker has suggested that Diomande's arrival could see Bradley Barcola become available.
He said on talkSPORT: "I think he is going to choose PSG, the way they're performing at the moment. That might let Barcola go to Liverpool. If Diomande signs they'll let him go because they don't need that many wingers."
Barcola is currently the first back-up in Paris, playing behind Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who have been sensational in the wide areas for the French champions. He has still shown his quality and last term scored 13 times, including against Chelsea in the Champions League.
He would still be a shrewd addition for the Reds, who have seen some high profile wingers depart in recent seasons. Equally they have Rio Ngumoha who continues to emerge and is set for even more involvement.
Diomande himself has confessed that PSG were the team he followed as a child with his father also a fan. The winger also believes it would be an easy switch.
The 19-year-old said: "Paris Saint-Germain is a team I've loved since I was little. My father is a Paris Saint-Germain supporter; it's a team I admire as a football fan."
Speaking to French TV station Telefoot he added: "It would be a pleasure for me to come and play here with one of the biggest clubs. It's always a pleasure to come here because, already, with French, I think the adaptation won't be difficult. But why not."
