Liverpool F.C. Is facing a steep £145m asking price for PSG winger Bradley Barcola as they seek a replacement for Mohamed Salah. The Reds finished 5th in the Premier League last season with 60 points (17W-9D-12L), scoring 63 goals while conceding 53, and are now under pressure to strengthen their attack after Salah's departure.
PSG is reportedly valuing Barcola at £145m, despite his lack of Premier League experience. Michael Owen suggests PSG may be capitalizing on Liverpool's urgency to fill the void left by Salah, who scored 257 goals in 442 appearances for the club. With Salah now at Trabzonspor, Liverpool is scrambling to find a world-class winger before the September transfer deadline.
Owen believes Liverpool should consider alternatives if PSG's demands become unreasonable. He previously suggested West Ham's Jared Bowen as a more cost-effective option, but with that move now off the table, Barcola remains a top target. The Reds are also linked with Yan Diomande and Ibrahim Mbaye, but Barcola is seen as the priority.
Liverpool's 25-point gap to league leaders Arsenal last season highlights their need for reinforcements. Owen warns that paying £145m for Barcola would be 'extortionate' for an unproven Premier League player. However, with Salah's departure leaving a significant gap, Liverpool may have little choice but to invest heavily in a new winger.
