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Liverpool leads chase for PSG winger Bradley Barcola
Liverpool have opened intensive negotiations with Paris Saint‑Germain to sign 23‑year‑old French winger Bradley Barcola, who is widely reported as the club’s top target to replace Mohamed Salah. The player has reportedly agreed personal terms with the Reds, but the clubs remain far apart on price: PSG are demanding roughly £145‑150 million (about €150 million) while Liverpool are prepared to spend around £100‑120 million. Recent reports say an agreement in principle has been reached at about €128 million, with Barcola also confirming his preference for a move to Anfield.
In parallel, Liverpool are accelerating talks to acquire 18‑year‑old PSG right‑winger Ibrahim Mbaye. Sources cite a likely fee of €40‑50 million and note that Mbaye has expressed a desire to join Liverpool. PSG president Nasser Al‑Khelaïfi is said to be directly involved in the Barcola negotiations, and the clubs share a minority shareholder (Arctos), which may facilitate talks. Bayern Munich have also shown interest in Barcola, but their chances appear limited as Liverpool are seen as the most likely destination.
Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen warned the club about the high price tag, and several media outlets have highlighted the gap between the clubs’ valuations. The outcome of these negotiations will shape Liverpool’s attacking options for the 2026‑27 season.
Entities
Andoni Iraola · Bradley Barcola · Ibrahim Mbaye · Liverpool FC · Liverpool Football Club · Mohamed Salah · Nasser Al‑Khelaïfi · Paris Saint‑Germain
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Premier League summer transfer window closes on 1 September 2026. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] PSG president Nasser Al‑Khelaifi is directly involved in negotiations with Liverpool over Barcola. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk · www.foot01.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Liverpool are prepared to pay around £100 million for Barcola. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk · anfieldindex.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Paris Saint‑Germain value Bradley Barcola at about €150 million (including bonuses). www.kickfootball.fr · www.liverpoolecho.co.uk · anfieldindex.com · www.foot01.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Bradley Barcola has expressed a preference for joining Liverpool. www.empireofthekop.com · www.kickfootball.fr
- [● 7 SOURCES] Liverpool are pursuing Bradley Barcola as a replacement for Mohamed Salah. www.empireofthekop.com · www.kickfootball.fr · sport365.hu · www.liverpoolecho.co.uk · anfieldindex.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Personal terms between Bradley Barcola and Liverpool have been agreed. anfieldindex.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Liverpool are also interested in signing Ibrahim Mbaye, valued at €40‑€50 million. www.seleccions.cat · www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
- [● 2 SOURCES] PSG president Nasser Al‑Khelaifi is involved in the Barcola negotiations. www.kickfootball.fr · www.foot01.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Liverpool are also pursuing Ibrahim Mbaye, valued at €40‑50 million. www.seleccions.cat
- [● 7 SOURCES] Liverpool are prepared to pay around £100‑120 million for Bradley Barcola. www.empireofthekop.com · www.liverpoolecho.co.uk · anfieldindex.com · www.football365.com · sport.aktuality.sk · +2 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Bradley Barcola's contract with Paris Saint‑Germain runs until 2028. www.kickfootball.fr · anfieldindex.com