Liverpool F.C. Are poised to make Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola their third £100m+ signing, following Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak. The Reds are prepared to pay around £100m for the 23-year-old, though PSG are holding out for closer to £145m. Liverpool finished fifth in the Premier League last season, 25 points behind champions Arsenal, and are looking to bolster their attack after Mohamed Salah's departure.
Barcola, who joined PSG from Lyon in 2023 for £38.5m, has since won three Ligue 1 titles, two French Cups, and the Uefa Super Cup. He was part of France's World Cup squad and played in the Champions League finals in 2024-25 and 2025-26. His versatility-playing on either wing or through the middle-makes him an attractive option for Liverpool, who need to replace Salah's 257 goals over nine seasons.
With Hugo Ekitike sidelined due to an Achilles injury and Cody Gakpo linked with a move to Tottenham, Liverpool's attacking options are limited. Barcola's ability to play on the left or right wing, coupled with his striker instincts, makes him a natural successor to Luis Diaz. Opta's player similarity model rates Barcola as the closest match to Diaz in Europe's top five leagues.
Barcola's game time at PSG has been limited due to competition from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue. However, a move to Anfield would give him more playing time. Liverpool's recent form (DLDLW) and goal difference (+10) suggest they need reinforcements to challenge for the title next season.
