Liverpool are reportedly close to signing PSG left-winger Bradley Barcola, with the deal potentially worth €140 million (£120 million) including add-ons. The transfer window will close on September 1, and the clubs are expected to finalize the contract before then.
Negotiations
The latest reports from L'Equipe and PSG-connected Loïc Tanzi suggest that the valuation gap between Liverpool and PSG has narrowed enough over the past week to make the deal a near certainty. PSG had initially demanded €170 million (£145 million) for the 23-year-old French international, while Liverpool had submitted a bid of €117 million (£100 million) that the Ligue 1 side rejected. According to sources, Liverpool has now agreed to the €140 million figure, which includes add-ons, and PSG has stood firm on the price.
Barcola’s Ambitions
Widespread reports indicate that Barcola is keen to join Liverpool and that there will be no late complications once the clubs have agreed on a fee and structure that both can live with. The French winger has expressed a desire to replace Mohamed Salah as Liverpool’s primary left-wing option, and he is reportedly ready to travel to Merseyside to undergo his medical and sign a contract.
Next Steps
If the clubs have indeed reached a fee and structure, the next step will be for Barcola to travel to Liverpool for a medical and to sign a contract before the window closes on September 1. Liverpool’s search for a Salah replacement has stretched across the summer, starting before the World Cup and now concluding with a potential final bid for Barcola.
