Liverpool preparing opening bid for PSG winger Bradley Barcola
Liverpool FC is preparing an opening bid for PSG winger Bradley Barcola to replace the departed Mohamed Salah. The club hopes to negotiate a fee closer to £100m, despite PSG's £145m valuation.
Why it matters
This move represents a significant financial investment and a major strategic shift for Liverpool as they look to rebuild their attacking lineup.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Barcola helped France reach the semi-finals at the 2026 World Cup
Football reporter Published 29 July 2026 Liverpool have stepped up their interest in Paris St-Germain's Bradley Barcola and are preparing an opening bid.
Barcola, 23, has been identified as the primary option for Liverpool as they look to replace Mohamed Salah, who left at the end of last season.
The France winger is valued by PSG at around £145m. Such a fee would break the British transfer record but those at Anfield are keen on striking a deal closer to the £100m mark.
Barcola has two years left on his contract but is understood to be keen on a move to the Reds and a new challenge after falling down the pecking order at PSG.
Liverpool had initially wanted Yan Diomande but the RB Leipzig winger is now set to join Real Madrid.
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