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Liverpool agree £120m deal with PSG for Bradley Barcola
Liverpool has reached an agreement in principle with Paris Saint-Germain to sign 23-year-old French winger Bradley Barcola. The transfer package is valued at approximately £120 million (€140 million), consisting of a guaranteed fee of around £100 million plus up to £20 million in performance-related bonuses.
Barcola, who has won multiple titles with PSG, is expected to undergo medical examinations shortly to finalize the move. The signing is seen as a major reinforcement for Liverpool's attack under manager Andoni Iraola, following the departures of Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz. The deal also marks a significant financial milestone for PSG, as Barcola becomes one of the most expensive players sold from Ligue 1 to a foreign club.
Negotiations progressed rapidly after PSG initially set a higher valuation of £145 million. Barcola has reportedly expressed a desire for a central role and a new challenge at Anfield. If completed, the transfer would make him one of the most expensive signings in Liverpool's history, trailing only Alexander Isak.
Entities
Andoni Iraola · Anfield · Arsenal FC · Aston Villa · Bradley Barcola · Cody Gakpo · Ligue 1 · Liverpool FC · Liverpool Football Club · Mohamed Salah · Nasser Al-Khelaifi · Paris Saint-Germain
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Arsenal made a late attempt to match Liverpool's offer for Barcola but failed to secure the player.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The transfer fee is estimated at approximately £120 million. timesng.com · www.pulsesports.ng
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Barcola is intended to be a replacement for Mohamed Salah. www.pulsesports.ng
- [● 3 SOURCES] Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain have agreed on a transfer deal for Bradley Barcola. timesng.com · www.pulsesports.ng
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The deal structure includes a £100 million upfront fee and £20 million in add-ons. www.pulsesports.ng
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The transfer breaks PSG's record for the largest outgoing sale. timesng.com