Liverpool transfer news as Bradley Barcola stance emerges amid Man Utd race

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesTransfersThe latest Liverpool transfer news as the Reds continue to be linked with a bid to sign Bradley Barcola, while there could be opportunity to snare a top Premier League forward this summerLiverpool continues to be linked with a move to sign Bradley Barcola(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool is reportedly continuing with its pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, who is said to be tempted by the prospect of moving to Anfield.Barcola has lost his place in Luis Enrique's preferred starting XI this season, with the youngster Desire Doue having surpassed him in the pecking order.The Reds have been linked with a move for the France international, and Le 10 Sport says that Liverpool is "more insistent than ever" on signing Barcola. It is claimed that Liverpool was interested in signing Barcola last year, and that the club's second attempt to land the forward could prove successful.READ MORE: 'Snakey' Mohamed Salah accused of trying to 'destroy' Arne Slot at LiverpoolREAD MORE: Liverpool told ideal manager to bring back 'heavy metal' style is availableBarcola was tempted last year but ultimately decided to stay in Paris, but it has not been the season that he would have hoped for on an individual level after losing his place in the team.PSG's preferred front three now consists of Doue, Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, with Barcola largely relied on as an impact substitute.The Reds' need for a replacement for Mohamed Salah could see Barcola recruited this summer, and he would have huge boots to fill were he to make the move to Anfield.Salah has been at Liverpool for nine seasons and will depart after this weekend's Premier League meeting with Brentford.Meanwhile, the Reds are once again being linked with a move to sign Jarrod Bowen from West Ham United amid the threat of relegation that the Hammers are facing.West Ham could be forced to sell Jarrod Bowen(Image: Catherine Ivill - AMA, Getty Images)Despite emerging as a top forward in the Premier League, Bowen would ordinarily not figure as a transfer target for Liverpool due to his age.Bowen turns 30 later this year, and Liverpool tends to sign players who are in their mid-20s or younger, but Bowen could represent an opportunistic acquisition due the West Ham's financial issues.The Guardian says West Ham will need to raise around £100 million if it suffers relegation to the Championship, and Bowen is one of the club's highest-value players.Bowen is also said to be attracting interest from Manchester United and Chelsea, with United said to be considering him as an option to play on the left wing.Chelsea's interest is not said to be at an advanced stage, but Liverpool may be the most logical destination due to his left-footedness and tendency to cut in from the right wing and shoot, a la Salah.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCTransfers