Liverpool F.C. Are reportedly targeting French star Bradley Barcola, leaving former Everton forward Louis Saha 'gutted' with the quality of the ex-Blues star's compatriot. The Reds are willing to pay a lower fee for the 23-year-old, who has two years remaining on his PSG contract.
A Liverpool move for French star Bradley Barcola would leave former Everton forward Louis Saha "gutted" - such is the quality of the ex-Blues star's compatriot. Barcola remains the Reds' top target this summer, with the club refusing to be put off by Paris Saint-Germain's prohibitive £145m price tag and hoping to do a deal for a lower fee.
Why it matters for Liverpool F.C.
The 28-times capped France international, 23, has two years remaining on his PSG contract and has indicated that he has no desire to sign a new one, with that stance strengthening Liverpool's hand as they seek to do a deal for a player seen by many as the replacement for Mohamed Salah.
Barcola - who has scored 39 goals in 152 appearances for PSG - was a key player for France at the World Cup in the summer, and Saha - who played for Everton for three-and-a-half seasons between 2008 and 2012, scoring 35 goals - thinks he would be a great signing for Liverpool. Saha believes that Barcola would be successful in the Premier League, citing his speed, stamina, and ability to disrupt defences.
The current situation
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 5th in Premier League, 60 pts, 17W-9D-12L from 38 games, recent form DLDLW. Goals this season: 63 scored, 53 conceded (+10 goal difference). Title race: 25 points behind leaders Arsenal. The Reds are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season, and Barcola is seen as a key target.
The player's qualities
Barcola's qualities have been praised by Saha, who believes that he would be a great signing for Liverpool. Saha listed Barcola's qualities, including his speed, stamina, and ability to disrupt defences. He also praised Barcola's finishing, saying that it has improved a lot.
The transfer situation
The transfer situation for Barcola is ongoing, with Liverpool refusing to be put off by PSG's prohibitive price tag. The Reds are hoping to do a deal for a lower fee, and Saha believes that Barcola would be a great signing for the club. Saha is resigned to seeing Barcola's qualities on display at Anfield this season, and is 'gutted' that he will not be playing for Liverpool.
Conclusion
Liverpool F.C. Are reportedly targeting French star Bradley Barcola, leaving former Everton forward Louis Saha 'gutted' with the quality of the ex-Blues star's compatriot. The Reds are willing to pay a lower fee for the 23-year-old, who has two years remaining on his PSG contract. Barcola's qualities have been praised by Saha, who believes that he would be a great signing for Liverpool.
