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Liverpool prepares bid for PSG winger Bradley Barcola

Published 29 July 2026

Liverpool are preparing to make a formal bid for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola after receiving positive signals that the 23-year-old France international is keen on a move to Anfield. The club is advancing with negotiations despite the French champions setting a valuation reported to be between 110 million and 145 million pounds for the player.

Barcola, who has two years remaining on his contract with PSG, has indicated he is unwilling to sign a new deal and is open to a new challenge in England. Liverpool officials have held talks with his representatives in recent days, and the response has been favorable. The player is reportedly attracted to the project under new head coach Andoni Iraola, who is seeking to add pace and a direct goal threat to his attack following the departure of Mohamed Salah.

The potential transfer fee represents a significant hurdle. PSG's asking price is informed by current market rates for elite young wingers, with the club citing recent high-value transfers as a benchmark. Liverpool are expected to submit an opening offer but hope to negotiate a compromise, especially given that Barcola's valuation was reportedly closer to 75 million...

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