Liverpool Prepares £85m Bid for PSG Winger Barcola
The Reds are targeting the French winger as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah.
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Liverpool is understood to be preparing a bid of €100 million, equivalent to £85 million, for Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola. The French winger has reportedly indicated a preference for a move to Anfield. This development follows Liverpool's unsuccessful pursuit of another player, Yan Diomande, who is expected to join Real Madrid.
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Arsenal has also shown interest in signing Barcola this summer. However, Paris Saint-Germain is reportedly disinclined to sanction a transfer to a direct competitor. Reports from L'Equipe suggest that Barcola has already reached an agreement on personal terms with Liverpool, indicating that the primary remaining obstacle is for the two clubs to agree on a transfer fee.
Replacing a Club Legend
Should the transfer proceed, Barcola would be joining Liverpool as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah. Salah concluded his nine-year tenure with the club, departing as a free agent at the close of the 2025/26 season. Barcola would join Spanish winger Victor Munoz in strengthening Liverpool's attacking options.
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Defensive Considerations
Following potential additions to the forward line, attention is expected to shift towards reinforcing the defence. The team currently has limited options in central defence, with Virgil van Dijk, Jeremy Jacquet, and the frequently injured Joe Gomez listed as the available players. Giovanni Leoni is anticipated to return from injury soon, having sustained an issue during his debut last autumn.
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+How much will Liverpool's bid for Barcola be?
Liverpool is preparing a bid of £85 million, which is equivalent to €100 million. This offer reflects the club's strong interest in securing the French winger as a key attacking asset.
+Why won’t PSG sell Barcola to Arsenal?
PSG is unwilling to sell Barcola to Arsenal due to club rivalry. The French club reportedly views Arsenal as a direct competitor, making a transfer between the two teams unlikely.
+Who might Barcola replace at Liverpool?
Barcola is being considered as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah, who left Liverpool as a free agent at the end of the 2025/26 season. His arrival would strengthen the Reds' attacking options alongside Victor Munoz.
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