Liverpool close in on £120m deal for PSG's Barcola
August 27, 2026 10:10
BBC Sport sources say Liverpool are close to finalising a deal to sign Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain, with talks reported to have advanced over the last 48 hours. The proposed package would be worth a minimum of £100m and could rise to £120m in add-ons; PSG had been valuing the 23‑year‑old at about £145m.
This is not yet a completed transfer — the report describes negotiations as close to agreement rather than confirmed — but Liverpool appear to be prioritising Barcola as they reshape their attacking options.
KEY CONTEXT
- Barcola joined PSG from Lyon in 2023 for a reported fee of £38.5m.
- The France forward, 23, is right‑footed but prefers operating on the left wing; he can also play on the right or through the middle.
- He has won multiple honours with PSG, including three Ligue 1 titles, two Champions Leagues, two French Cups, the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup, and scored three goals for France at this summer’s World Cup.
- Liverpool have lost Luis Díaz and Mohamed Salah in recent windows and have been looking to add wide attacking options; they have also pursued Yankuba Minteh and Ismaila Sarr.
WHY IT MATTERS
If completed, the transfer would represent a significant investment by Liverpool in their forward line and directly address the club’s need for attacking reinforcements following summer departures. Barcola’s versatility — capable on either flank or centrally — could help cover for Alexander Isak and provide depth while Hugo Ekitike recovers from a serious Achilles injury. The move would also add pressure to Cody Gakpo’s situation at Anfield, with the Netherlands forward reportedly attracting interest from Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
- Whether Liverpool and PSG reach a final, signed agreement and the precise structure of any add‑on payments.
- The immediate impact on Cody Gakpo’s future at Liverpool amid reported interest from Spurs and City.
- Liverpool’s ongoing pursuit of wide players: Brighton have rejected offers of £50m and £60m for Yankuba Minteh, and the club has explored a move for Crystal Palace’s Ismaila Sarr.
- The recovery timeline for Hugo Ekitike, which will influence squad planning and the need for additional forward cover.
KEY FACTS
- Reported fee structure: minimum £100m, rising to £120m with add‑ons; PSG had valued Barcola at ~£145m.
- Barcola is 23, right‑footed, prefers the left wing, and can play across the front line.
- Joined PSG from Lyon in 2023 for a reported £38.5m.
- Has won multiple domestic and international honours with PSG and scored three World Cup goals for France this summer.
- Brighton rejected offers of £50m and £60m for Yankuba Minteh.