LiverpoolTeam·Liverpool has reportedly intensified its efforts to secure the services of Paris Saint-GermainTeam·Paris Saint-Germain's highly-rated winger, Bradley BarcolaPlayer·Bradley Barcola, with discussions centering on a potential £100 million transfer. The pursuit underscores LiverpoolTeam·Liverpool's strategic intent to reinforce their attacking line-up, particularly after the departure of long-serving forward Mohamed SalahPlayer·Mohamed Salah at the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.
Barcola, a 23-year-old right-footed left-winger, enjoyed a standout 2025/26 campaign with Paris Saint-GermainTeam·Paris Saint-Germain. He registered 11 goals and 1 assist in 29 Ligue 1Competition·Ligue 1 appearances, accumulating 1,750 minutes on the pitch and earning an average FotMob rating of 7.36. Across all competitions, including PSG's successful Ligue 1Competition·Ligue 1 and UEFA Champions League campaigns, Barcola contributed 13 goals and seven assists in 49 games. His impressive form saw him emerge as PSG's top scorer in Ligue 1Competition·Ligue 1, despite the club's extensive squad rotation. Furthermore, Barcola played a notable role in France's journey to the World CupCompetition·World Cup semi-finals, scoring three goals in eight appearances.
LiverpoolTeam·Liverpool views Barcola as a potential long-term successor to Salah, who left Anfield upon the expiration of his contract. While LiverpoolTeam·Liverpool is reportedly preparing an opening bid around £100 million, a significant disparity in valuation exists. Paris Saint-GermainTeam·Paris Saint-Germain is understood to be holding out for a fee closer to €150 million, potentially rising to €170 million (approximately £145 million). Reports suggest LiverpoolTeam·Liverpool is unlikely to exceed the £125 million they invested in Alexander IsakPlayer·Alexander Isak a year prior.
Preliminary discussions have taken place with Barcola's representatives, who have indicated the player's keen interest in a move to Anfield. Barcola is reportedly unwilling to sign a new contract with PSG, despite having two years remaining on his current deal. Should a deal materialize, Barcola is expected to move ahead of Cody GakpoPlayer·Cody Gakpo in LiverpoolTeam·Liverpool's attacking hierarchy.
From Paris Saint-GermainTeam·Paris Saint-Germain's perspective, while they successfully defended their Ligue 1Competition·Ligue 1 title and won the UEFA Champions League in the 2025/26 season, Barcola has faced stiff competition for a consistent starting role under coach Luis EnriqueCoach·Luis Enrique, particularly with the arrival of players like Khvicha KvaratskheliaPlayer·Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. There are indications that PSG may be preparing for Barcola's potential departure, having reportedly agreed a deal to sign Maghnes AkliouchePlayer·Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco for €50 million and nearing an agreement for Ajax winger Mika GodtsPlayer·Mika Godts for around £50 million. L'Equipe journalist Loic Tanzi, a known PSG insider, has expressed his belief that Barcola will ultimately join LiverpoolTeam·Liverpool, despite the current gap in club valuations. LiverpoolTeam·Liverpool finished the 2025/26 Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League season in 5th place, highlighting their need for impactful reinforcements.
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