Liverpool are preparing an initial offer for Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola after discussions with the player’s representatives. Barcola is considered a primary target for the club as they seek to add a proven winger to Andoni Iraola’s squad ahead of the new season.
Reports indicate that PSG value Barcola at approximately £145m, a sum that would constitute a British record. Barcola has two years remaining on his current contract with the European champions. He is believed to have declined an offer for a contract extension, reportedly due to a reduced role within Luis Enrique’s team.
Liverpool has been exploring Barcola’s willingness to move from PSG to Anfield. Having received encouragement that the player is open to a move to the Premier League, Liverpool is expected to submit a bid for the France international in the coming days. The club aims to make Barcola a significant signing of the summer transfer window.
Barcola’s Career and Potential Move
Barcola, a France international, has emerged as a key target for Liverpool as they look to replace Mohamed Salah, who departed the club at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season. Barcola is understood to be interested in a move to Anfield.
PSG has indicated a valuation of around £145million for Barcola. However, Liverpool is not expected to meet this figure to secure his services. The club will aim for a deal at a different valuation, especially as the player has reportedly made it clear he will not sign a new contract with PSG and wishes to pursue a new challenge on Merseyside.
Last season, Barcola made 49 appearances for the French side, contributing 13 goals and seven assists. He played a role in PSG’s retention of the Ligue 1 title and the Champions League. He primarily operated from the left wing but also demonstrated versatility on the opposite flank. His playing time in the later stages of PSG’s Champions League campaign often came from the bench, placing him in competition with players like Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue for minutes.
Barcola is a product of Lyon’s academy, breaking into their first team during the 2021-22 season. He made 47 appearances for Lyon before joining PSG in August 2023. Since then, he has made 152 appearances for the Paris club, scoring 39 times and providing 37 assists.
He was included in Didier Deschamps’ 26-man squad for this summer’s World Cup, held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. During the tournament, he featured in all eight France fixtures and scored three goals.
Transfer Market Activity
The process of finding a replacement for Mohamed Salah has been a focus for Liverpool this summer. Initially, the club had shown interest in RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande. However, a bid for the Ivorian winger was reportedly rejected, and Diomande is now understood to be close to joining Real Madrid. PSG had previously withdrawn from a deal for Diomande.
Following this, Liverpool shifted their attention to Barcola, whom they have reportedly monitored since his breakthrough at Lyon. It became apparent that Barcola was receptive to Liverpool’s interest, reportedly due to dissatisfaction with his position in PSG’s squad hierarchy. He has reportedly declined attempts to extend his current contract, which is set to run until 2028.
If Liverpool can reach an agreement on a fee with PSG, it would be considered a significant acquisition for new head coach Andoni Iraola. While winger Victor Munoz, who joined from Osasuna last month, is seen as having untapped potential, Barcola is viewed as a more established player.
The France international is a two-time Champions League winner and could provide a boost in pace and quality to Liverpool’s attacking line. Securing Barcola’s services would be a notable signing for the club. Liverpool has also signed Víctor Muñoz from Osasuna this summer and finalised Jérémy Jacquet’s transfer from Rennes. The club is looking to further strengthen its attack and defence, with Iraola reportedly concerned about defensive options.
PSG’s Bradley Barcola, who is 23 years old, has verbally agreed to join Liverpool, though there remains a difference in valuation between the two clubs.
Source: theguardian.com
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