Liverpool intensifies chase for PSG winger Bradley Barcola
Liverpool Football Club, now led by new head coach Andoni Iraola, started its 2026‑27 pre‑season in the United States with 4‑2 victories over Sunderland in Nashville and 1‑0 over Wrexham in New York, before a final friendly against Leeds in Chicago. The campaign follows the departure of Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konaté.
Iraola has outlined a tactical shift for Florian Wirtz, planning to use him behind the striker in a number‑10 role. At the same time, the club is actively pursuing Paris Saint‑Germain winger Bradley Barcola to replace Salah on the right flank. Reports cite an asking price of roughly £145 million, though Liverpool hope to negotiate a lower fee around £100 million. Former player Jamie Carragher has warned that the Reds lack a natural right‑winger and need additional defensive depth after the loss of Virgil van Dijk. The transfer target is viewed as the priority signing, with rival interest and PSG’s potential deal for Maghnes Akliouche influencing negotiations.
Entities: Andoni Iraola · Bradley Barcola · Jamie Carragher · Liverpool FC · Liverpool Football Club · Luis Enrique · Maghnes Akliouche · Paris Saint‑Germain
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Mohamed Salah left Liverpool after nine years at the club. (multiple articles)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jamie Carragher said Liverpool need a right‑winger and more defensive depth. (article b765b687...)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The reported asking price for Barcola is around £145 million. (multiple articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Liverpool are on a U.S. pre‑season tour, beating Sunderland and Wrexham. (multiple articles)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Andoni Iraola plans to use Florian Wirtz in a deeper role behind the striker. (article 44a0f3de...)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Liverpool lack a natural right‑back after Virgil van Dijk’s departure. (article 229b99c3...)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Liverpool are pursuing a transfer for Paris Saint‑Germain winger Bradley Barcola. (multiple articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Liverpool have added Victor Munoz and Jeremy Jacquet in the current transfer window. (multiple articles)