Liverpool have already spent a significant amount of money in this summer's transfer market, so they will not sign both Newcastle striker Isak and Paris Saint-Germain winger Barcola at the same time. However, as of today, the thoughts of Liverpool's management remain clear: their top target is still Isak.
As long as a transfer deal for Isak remains possible, the Reds will wait for Newcastle's decision and formulate corresponding recruitment strategies, as the Swedish striker is also insistent on playing at Anfield next season.
But the initiative lies with Newcastle. This is why Liverpool have held internal discussions about alternative options, with Barcola also regarded by Liverpool as one of the best players in the world. He had an excellent season with Paris Saint-Germain, and Liverpool believes that if they fail to sign Isak, signing a top winger may be wiser than signing another striker after bringing in Ékitiké.
However, as of today, no negotiations regarding Barcola have taken place, as the club's current focus is solely on Isak. The ongoing negotiations are only for the Swedish player, not for Barcola.
That said, considering Paris Saint-Germain performed brilliantly last season and are in the best period in their history, and under the leadership of director Luis Campos, they have no intention of changing their strategy, given that the team's current mode of operation is highly successful. The Portuguese (Campos) is the one who signed Barcola many years ago and regarded him as a top target, and the entire Paris Saint-Germain club insists on not letting him leave this summer.
Paris are willing to do whatever it takes to keep Barcola; Nasser, Campos, and Luis Enrique all agree that Barcola should continue to stay at Paris Saint-Germain and become a key player for the team. For this reason, Paris Saint-Germain have prepared a lucrative new contract for Barcola, hoping he will sign it after the transfer window closes.
The new agreement proposal is ready, and Paris Saint-Germain hope he stays unless the player decides otherwise. But as of now, Liverpool's focus remains on Isak, which is very clear to all parties involved.
