Bradley Barcola: Liverpool close in on Paris St-Germain forward
Liverpool is nearing a deal to sign Paris St-Germain forward Bradley Barcola for a fee potentially reaching £120 million. The move has sparked speculation regarding the future of current Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo.
Why it matters
This transfer represents a major financial investment in European football and could significantly alter the competitive landscape of the Premier League.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Bradley Barcola has helped Paris St-Germain win the Champions League in the past two seasons
Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for a fee that could rise to £120m.
Sources have indicated to BBC Sport that talks have progressed in the past 48 hours and a full agreement is now close for the France forward.
PSG had valued the 23-year-old at £145m, but Liverpool are poised to agree a package that will be worth a minimum of just over £100m and could rise to £120m based on significant individual and team success.
Barcola is right footed but prefers to play on the left wing and his likely arrival creates further doubt around Cody Gakpo's future at Anfield.
Multiple sources have told BBC Sport both Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City have shown interest in the Netherlands forward.
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