Liverpool are preparing an official bid for Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola, sources told ESPN. Liverpool are preparing an opening offer for Bradley Barcola following talks with the Paris Saint Germain forward’s representatives.
Liverpool are in the market for a new elite winger following the departure of Mohamed Salah at the end of last season. They have a long-held interest in Barcola, who has made clear he will not sign a new contract at PSG. Barcola, 23, has been identified as the primary option for Liverpool as they look to replace Mohamed Salah, who left at the end of last season.
Barcola has two years left on his contract but is understood to be keen on a move to the Reds and a new challenge after falling down the pecking order at PSG.
Sky Sports News stated: ‘Liverpool are set to open talks with PSG over a potential deal for Bradley Barcola. ‘After preliminary talks with his representatives, Liverpool have prepared an opening offer and are set to formalise their interest with an official approach.’ Ben Jacobs wrote: ‘Liverpool set to place an opening bid for Bradley Barcola. ‘Barcola hasn’t yet agreed terms, but is keen on the move. ‘#LFC will point to the fact Barcola only has two years left and will not extend.’
Regarding the size and structure of the upcoming offer, Liverpool reporter, DaveOCKop, claimed the Reds are ready to offer €150m / £128.5m. Per the reporter, that offer will comprise €110m / £94.25m up front, with the remaining €40m / £34.25m made up through add-ons. That €40m worth of add-ons, per the reporter, will be split equally into €20m relating to Premier League achievements and success, and the other €20m relating to Champions League achievements and success.
Barcola, who scored three goals in eight appearances for France at this summer's World Cup, predominantly plays on the left but can also operate on the right. Competition in wide areas with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Désiré Doué limited the forward's game time and sources told ESPN he is eager for a new challenge.