Story byLiverpool want to sign world-class PSG star in JanuaryAnfield IndexThu, December 25, 2025 at 8:50 AM UTC·3 min readLiverpool Shift Focus After Semenyo Setback as Bradley Barcola Emerges on RadarLiverpool’s forward-planning in the transfer market has taken a notable turn following the decision by Semenyo to commit elsewhere, prompting a recalibration at Anfield that has brought Bradley Barcola firmly into focus. While the disappointment around missing out on Semenyo is evident internally, there is a sense that this development has accelerated rather than derailed Liverpool’s wider recruitment strategy. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe club’s hierarchy, working closely with Arne Slot, have been assessing attacking profiles capable of delivering immediate output while also fitting a longer-term vision. Barcola, currently plying his trade in Ligue 1, is understood to be among the names generating serious discussion behind the scenes. Liverpool Reassess Attacking Options After Semenyo DecisionSemenyo had been viewed as a realistic market opportunity, offering Premier League readiness and tactical versatility.