ManchesterCityhave shortlistedOlympique LyonnaisstarletBradley Barcolaas a potential replacement forRiyad Mahrez,90minunderstands.
The Citizens have reluctantlyaccepted an offer of around £30mto sell Algerian forward Mahrez to Al Ahli, with the player agreeing a staggering £45m per year salary to join the Saudi Pro League outfit. Mahrez is due in Saudi Arabia to finalise his move in the coming days.
With Mahrez on the move, and potentially Bernardo Silva following suit due to interest from bothPSGandBarcelona,Man Cityhave now drafted a list of potential signings for the right wing position. Sources have confirmed that Barcola is on said list, with the club having previously scouted the France Under-21 international earlier in the season.
Barcola made his senior debut for Lyon back in January 2023, but instantly become a key player for the club – scoring five goals and bagging eight assists in 25 Ligue 1 appearances. Despite Barcola’s lack of experience,90minunderstands that City’s scouts have been thoɾօυɢҺly impressed with the youngster.
Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig have also made enquiries about Barcola’s potential availability this summer.
The forward has, however, recently admitted that he is keen to stay atOLbeyond the current transfer window, saying: “I need a season to confirm [my progress]. You mustn’t forget that I’ve only had six months. I feel good atOL.
“I hope I’ll continue to receive the coach’s confidence. I don’t know how the transfer window will go, but I don’t see why I would leave. I need to have a good full season, where I’m a starter from the off.”
