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PSG set £140m asking price for Liverpool’s Barcola pursuit

8/17/2026

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Liverpool Pursues Barcola

Liverpool have intensified their summer pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have valued Barcola at roughly £140 million, a club-record fee for Liverpool.
Despite logging 13 goals and seven assists last season, Barcola was omitted from PSG’s Trophée des Champions squad.
PSG’s recent signings Ferran Torres, Mika Godts and Maghnes Akliouche are said to clear a path for Barcola’s exit.

Summary

Tottenham Overhauls Squad

Roberto De Zerbi said Cody Gakpo will be central to Tottenham’s new project and personally convinced him.
Tottenham will send defender Cristian Romero to Atletico Madrid as part of its squad overhaul.
Liverpool opened pre-season with a 2-0 win over Como, scoring through Cody Gakpo and Jeremy Jacquet.
Liverpool paid £60 million for Jeremy Jacquet, while Tottenham expects Richarlison to exit, heightening its need for a proven striker.

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Historical Context

In July 2018 Liverpool broke the transfer ceiling by paying £55.5 million for goalkeeper Alisson Becker, the most expensive keeper at that moment. The signing helped Liverpool finish the 2018-19 campaign with a club-record 97 points and a runners-up finish behind Manchester City. That landmark fee has spurred other Premier League clubs to pursue similarly high-value targets.

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Liverpool Pursues Barcola

Liverpool have intensified their summer pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have valued Barcola at roughly £140 million, a club-record fee for Liverpool.
Despite logging 13 goals and seven assists last season, Barcola was omitted from PSG’s Trophée des Champions squad.
PSG’s recent signings Ferran Torres, Mika Godts and Maghnes Akliouche are said to clear a path for Barcola’s exit.

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