Liverpool handed boost in £128m pursuit of PSG winger Bradley Barcola
Liverpool have received a significant boost in their efforts to sign Paris St-Germain winger Bradley Barcola ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
Reds manager Andoni Iraola is looking to rebuild his wide options following the summer departure of Mohamed Salah.
The Merseyside club recently secured Victor Munoz but remain determined to add further attacking reinforcements before the transfer window closes.
A proposed move for RB Leipzig prospect Yan Diomande stalled after the teenager indicated a preference to join the French champions instead.
Domino effect in Paris
However, Paris St-Germain’s pursuit of Diomande and Monaco forward Maghnes Akliouche could inadvertently facilitate a departure for their current winger.
Representatives for the French international are actively exploring alternative destinations despite public insistence from the Ligue 1 club that he remains unavailable.
Competition for attacking places at the Parc des Princes is already fierce.
Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue currently occupy the primary wide roles under the Parisian management.
Record-breaking fee required
Contract negotiations with the highly-rated attacker have reportedly stalled, leaving him with two years remaining on his current deal.
The club hierarchy plan to hold definitive talks with the forward upon his return from international duty at the World Cup.
Reluctant to sell, they are expected to demand a fee in the region of £128m should negotiations ultimately break down.
Meeting that valuation would eclipse the British record £125m fee Liverpool paid Newcastle United for striker Alexander Isak last summer.
Midfield reinforcement plans
Meanwhile, the Anfield hierarchy are also exploring midfield additions and have opened dialogue regarding Lille prodigy Ayyoub Bouaddi.
The 18-year-old Moroccan international has impressed on the global stage, recently starring in a dominant midfield display against Brazil.
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott is also reportedly being considered as an alternative option to bolster the squad.