Liverpool readies record bid for PSG winger Bradley Barcola

Liverpool is preparing a major bid for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola as the club seeks a high-profile replacement for the departed Mohamed Salah. The 23-year-old French international has signaled his desire to join the Premier League side, having declined to open new contract talks with PSG despite an offer from the French champions.

According to widespread reports, Liverpool is set to submit an opening offer worth approximately 110 million euros upfront, with potential add-ons that could raise the total package to around 150 million euros. This proposed deal would surpass Liverpool's current transfer record, the 145 million euros paid for Alexander Isak in 2025. PSG is understood to value the player between 150 million and 170 million euros, setting the stage for complex negotiations. The player has two years remaining on his contract, leaving PSG under no immediate pressure to sell.

New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola, who joined the club in June, has identified Barcola as a primary target to reinforce the attack following Salah's exit earlier this summer. The sporting project under Iraola is cited as a major attraction for Barcola, who is reportedly keen on...