Liverpool are very close to completing one of the biggest transfers of the summer window – and the price tag is a staggering €128 million.
The club is in final negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain for Bradley Barcola, the 23-year-old French winger. The agreement is almost in place, but there are still some details to be done before the transfer can be considered in the box.
Newcastle are chasing a hundred-million-pound signing
The talks are nothing new. In recent weeks, Liverpool have stepped up their pursuit of Barcola, and the player himself has shown a clear willingness to continue his career in the Premier League. Now the hardest part remains: agreeing with PSG on the price. This could be one of the most expensive transfers in this summer’s market.
Barcola – Liverpool’s top priority
Barcola has been a top priority for Liverpool for several weeks to strengthen their wings. The Frenchman has a contract with PSG until 2028 – which gives the French club a solid negotiating position.
The agreement with the player does not seem to be the biggest hurdle. Reports from both England and France suggest that Barcola is ready for Anfield, and negotiations over personal terms have gained momentum.
The big challenge lies in the price. The transfer could land at around €128 million, although PSG have recently mentioned much higher sums. Liverpool have been negotiating for days to find a solution that can bridge the gap.
For a 23-year-old with continued great development potential, this is a significant investment. Barcola joined PSG from Olympique Lyonnais in 2023 and has since established himself as a regular in the Parisian squad.
PSG has the final say
PSG is not dependent on selling at any price. Barcola still has two years left on his contract, and his market value is around 70 million euros.
Therefore, the price is at the very core of the negotiations. PSG have during this window considered sums far higher than €128 million, while Liverpool are trying to reach a deal at an amount they can accept.
The English club already tried to secure the winger at the end of July. Since then, there have been new contacts, and the parties have become closer to each other – although the latest reports indicate that negotiations are still ongoing.
Barcola is not alone in its interest either. Arsenal are among the clubs that are monitoring the situation closely, which puts further pressure on Liverpool to complete the transfer before the window closes.
€128 million – one of the biggest in the summer window
An investment of 128 million euros will place Barcola among the biggest transfers in the summer market. For Liverpool, it is about bringing in a winger who prefers to operate on the left side, and who already has experience from both Ligue 1 and European competitions.
The negotiations have progressed far enough that the scenario is now far more realistic than just a few weeks ago. The player is positive about the transfer, and Liverpool are in direct contact with PSG to come to a final agreement.
The next step will be to determine the final price and payment structure. If PSG accept a deal worth around €128 million, Liverpool could enter the final stages of signing – and prepare to welcome Barcola to England.
