Liverpool are set to open formal talks with Paris Saint-Germain to sign 23-year-old forward Bradley Barcola as a replacement for Mohamed Salah.
Key facts
- •Bradley Barcola is 23 years old and has two years remaining on his current PSG contract.
- •Liverpool identified Barcola as a priority signing to replace Mohamed Salah.
- •PSG reportedly values the player between £128.5 million and £145 million.
- •Barcola has won nine major trophies in the past two years, including two Champions League titles.
- •The player has indicated he will not sign a new contract with PSG due to a lack of playing time.
Liverpool have intensified their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola and are preparing an opening bid for the 23-year-old. The club views the France international as a primary target to fill the void left by Mohamed Salah's departure at the end of last season. While Barcola remains under contract for two more years, he has expressed interest in a move to Anfield following a decline in his playing time at PSG.
By the numbers
Transfer Valuation and Negotiations
Negotiations are expected to hinge on the transfer fee, with valuations currently in dispute. PSG reportedly values the winger as high as £145 million, though other reports suggest a figure closer to £128.5 million. Liverpool officials are aiming to secure a deal closer to the £100 million mark. PSG originally acquired the player for approximately £40 million in 2023.
Player Status and Competition
Barcola has indicated he will not sign a contract extension in Paris due to frustrations over limited game time, particularly following the arrival of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in January 2025. Despite being a substitute in his team's recent back-to-back Champions League final victories, he is considered a high-calibre target with nine major trophies in the last two years. While Liverpool is moving to formalize its interest, other clubs, including Arsenal, have also been linked to the forward.
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