Barcola is too expensive; Liverpool is preparing to bid for a 'Salah replacement' with a transfer fee three times cheaper.
On 28 July 2026, Italian sports outlet Tuttosport reported that Liverpool, a prominent Premier League club, is set to change its target for a Mohamed Salah replacement beyond Bradley Barcola of Paris Saint-Germain.
Although Bradley Barcola impressed greatly with the French national team at the 2026 World Cup and remains the primary target, PSG's valuation of £145 million has led Liverpool to seek alternative options in this summer's transfer market.
Recently, sources revealed that Liverpool is among the clubs actively pursuing Francisco Conceição, the Portuguese international who featured in the 2026 World Cup and was part of the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League-winning squad, with the Reds showing serious interest in signing him this summer.
Italian media further reported that Liverpool is prepared to offer £43 million to Juventus to acquire the 23-year-old Portuguese winger to play at Anfield.
Moreover, Francisco Conceição's playing style closely mirrors Mohamed Salah's: a left-footed right winger known for his blistering speed and exceptional dribbling skills that are hard to match.
This gives Francisco Conceição an advantage over Bradley Barcola, who is right-footed, meaning Liverpool's attack might rely less on cutting inside to shoot—a move Mohamed Salah often executed successfully.
