Liverpool have already held preliminary talks over Bradley Barcola, who is emerging as a leading target this summer. Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has now backed our report, stating on Sunday afternoon that Barcola has reached a final decision not to sign a new contract with PSG. PSG still value Barcola at a staggering €170 million with two years remaining on the player's contract.
“Liverpool have already held preliminary talks over Bradley Barcola, who is emerging as a leading target this summer,” Jacobs said. “French winger also appreciated by Arsenal, but no approach yet. PSG value Barcola at €170m and expect a high volume of interest. #LFC would look to deal a for less, while those close to the player will push for an exit below this number.”
Barcola has communicated to PSG he has no plans to sign a new deal, and with his existing terms only running until 2028, an exit is now being explored by the player. The winger played 90 minutes on just eight occasions last season and was handed only 37 minutes off the bench in the Champions League final against Arsenal.
PSG believe his performances for France only further raised his value, while the fact he has won back-to-back Champions League titles also informs the €170m number, as does the fact Barcola is only 23. The talkSPORT transfer reporter wrote on X at 12:26pm on July 26: “BREAKING: PSG value Bradley Barcola at €170m and are using the transfers of Morgan Rogers and Elliot Anderson as valuation yardsticks. “The number factors in that Barcola is a back-to-back Champions League winner, had a strong World Cup and is only 23. “Plus, multiple clubs have made enquiries. “PSG are prepared to sell, though, and Liverpool will hope to get the price down. “Luis Enrique has been clear that he only wants players committed to PSG, and that he won’t guarantee anyone a starting spot.”