Liverpool Intensify Pursuit of PSG Winger Bradley Barcola

Liverpool are preparing a fresh bid for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) winger Bradley Barcola. Sources say the Merseyside club has held preliminary talks with the French side and believes the recent arrival of Belgian winger Mika Godts has opened a pathway for Barcola’s departure. Liverpool’s interest has grown despite a reported valuation gap between the clubs.

Liverpool prepare fresh Bradley Barcola bid as Paris Saint-Germain activity clears path for £145m transfer

PSG announced the signing of Mika Godts from Ajax on a five-year contract, with a fee that could rise to €55 million including add-ons. The same day the club confirmed the acquisition of Spanish forward Ferran Torres for around €50 million. Both arrivals increase competition on PSG’s attacking roster, which already includes Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé, France forward Bradley Barcola, and Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

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Barcola, 23, has been an unused substitute in PSG’s recent UEFA Super Cup win. Liverpool, seeking a wide forward after the departure of Cody Gakpo to Tottenham, view Barcola as a top target.

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• Mika Godts fee: up to €55 million (including bonuses).

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• Ferran Torres fee: reported around €50 million.

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• Barcola’s contract runs to 2028; PSG’s asking price is cited at roughly €150 million (? £145 million).

Liverpool prepare fresh Bradley Barcola bid as Paris Saint-Germain activity clears path for £145m transfer

• Liverpool’s previous offer for Gakpo was reported to approach £70 million.

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• Luis Enrique, speaking after the UEFA Super Cup, indicated that Barcola’s lack of enthusiasm could lead to a transfer solution.

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• Liverpool sources confirmed that the club has “held preliminary talks” with Barcola’s representatives and is preparing a new bid “next week.”

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Two separate reports give different figures for Barcola’s valuation: one source cites a €150 million price tag, while another references a £145 million figure. No definitive number has been confirmed by either club.

Liverpool prepare fresh Bradley Barcola bid as Paris Saint-Germain activity clears path for £145m transfer

• “I feel incredibly proud to be joining one of the best clubs in the world,” — Ajax's Mika Godts

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Liverpool are expected to submit a revised offer for Barcola within the coming days. PSG has not publicly confirmed a counter-proposal, and Barcola’s contract remains valid until 2028, leaving the final outcome dependent on negotiations between the clubs and the player’s representatives.

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