‘Get him in’, ‘Good replacement for Mahrez’ – Man City fans react as club show interest in 20y/o Lyon breakout forward

Manchester City fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter which relays a report of the club’s interest in signing Lyon youngster Bradley Barcola.

The Lyon academy product caught the eye of clubs across the world with his performances in the second half of the season.

The 20-year-old forward played 26 matches in Ligue last season, scoring five and coming up with eight assists.

Despite being under contract until June 2026, Barcola, who is currently valued at €18m on Transfermarkt, is gathering interest from other clubs on the continent.

According to reports in RMC Sport, Manchester City as well as Paris Saint-Germain are eyeing a move for the 20-year-old breakout forward.

Despite the interest from multiple clubs, this sale is not the priority for Lyon who would like for Barcola to continue at the club.

The report shared on Twitter gathered a number of replies from a wide range of Man City supporters.

Get him in. Can play in both wings

— SK (@EIKun10) July 3, 2023

@SilkyCyrus_74: “He’s a right winger and he wears the number 26 for Lyon. Mahrez replacement I see.”

@Ahzaab_yare1: “Good replacement for Mahrez.”

@ethwpmcfc: “6’1, 20 years old. plays from the right. right footed meaning he can draw defenders for KDB or get crosses off himself. bid.”

@Abdulla75290787: “That guy is a baller. Being watching league 1 recently for Messi and that guy was cooking PSG’s left defenders with speed, dribbling and some good finishing as well. Bring him at the Etihad.”

@BernardoControl: “He’s an extremely talented player. although i highly doubt we want him.”