Liverpool have reportedly started taking steps to identify a potential successor to Mohamed Salah, turning their attention toward a Manchester United-linked attacker who has already produced 11 goal contributions this season.

Liverpool are reportedly looking closely at Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola as they begin laying the groundwork for life after Mohamed Salah.

As first revealed in the Daily Briefing, sources have indicated that Salah’s departure is a real possibility, prompting the Reds to assess Barcola—alongside names such as Antoine Semenyo—as a potential successor.

However, PSG are keen to keep hold of Barcola and may even attempt to extend his contract beyond its current 2028 expiry.

Is Barcola a realistic target for Liverpool?
Despite PSG’s stance, sources still consider a move feasible. Barcola has struggled to secure a regular starting role in Luis Enrique’s squad due to fierce competition, meaning he could be tempted by a switch that offers more consistent minutes.

He would likely have a significant role at Anfield if chosen as Salah’s replacement, and there is also reported interest from other major clubs, including Manchester United.

One well-placed industry source told me: “Liverpool have already started background work on replacing Salah. Barcola is a player they really like and have monitored for a long time.”
Additional sources suggest the winger would be “open” to exploring his options, which could create an opening for Liverpool.

What would Barcola offer Liverpool?
Barcola brings pace, flair, and growing attacking output from the wide areas. With six goals and five assists for club and country this season, he’s showing steady progression and increasing end-product.

Still, replacing Salah is an enormous challenge. The Egyptian has scored 250 goals in 420 games for Liverpool and has frequently surpassed the 30-goal mark in a single season.

If Barcola arrives, he alone won’t match that level of output, meaning Liverpool would also need more contributions from other attackers like Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz.