Liverpool could spend up to €140 million in their deal for PSG winger Bradley Barcola, so is he the man to replace Mohamed Salah long term? Bradley Barcola stretched out his arms and wheeled away in celebration. The year was 2022, and the young Frenchman was starring for Lyon at a midseason tournament in Dubai. On this particular occasion, it was Liverpool who felt the impact of Barcola's right foot as he swept a fine effort past Adrián to help Lyon to a 3-1 victory at Al Maktoum Stadium. For some of the Anfield hierarchy, it was their first introduction to a player who would later go on to star several times for the Paris Saint-Germain side that has tormented Liverpool in Europe in recent years. Now, after agreeing a £120 million deal that will see Barcola become the second-most expensive player in the club's history, the Reds will hope the 23-year-old can become the face of a new era on Merseyside under Andoni Iraola.

Andoni Iraola emphasized the need for wingers who can make the difference in isolation, attack spaces, and perform defensive work through pressing. Certainly, there are few players more capable of ticking those boxes than Barcola. Pacy, intelligent and with elite pedigree, the forward has all of the ingredients to become one of the Premier League's brightest stars. Bradley Barcola became one of Europe's most in-demand players after a prolific season with Lyon's Under-19s, scoring 11 goals in 17 league games. He adapted to professional football incredibly quickly, earning the nickname "La Sauterelle" or "The Grasshopper" for his fleet-footedness.