Liverpool are pushing hard to sign Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain this summer, with the French winger understood to be open to pursuing a new challenge.
Journalist Graeme Bailey has reported a significant breakthrough in Liverpool’s pursuit, with PSG reducing their asking price for Barcola from an initial £145 million down to £120 million.
The drop in PSG’s valuation marks a major shift in the negotiations and brings Liverpool considerably closer to securing the signing of the exciting wide forward.
Personal terms between Barcola and Liverpool are already understood to be agreed, meaning the player’s own conditions for a move to Anfield have long been in place.
The primary sticking point had been the disagreement between Liverpool and PSG over the transfer fee, but the Parisians’ revised stance has narrowed that gap considerably.
Barcola’s desire for more regular game time is believed to be a driving factor behind his willingness to consider a departure from the French capital this summer.
The 22-year-old has not featured for PSG this season, a situation that has only added fuel to speculation surrounding his future at the Ligue 1 club.
Despite his absence from matchday squads, Barcola has not publicly stated that he wants to leave PSG, leaving the situation open to further developments in the coming days and weeks.
PSG manager Luis Enrique has also addressed the situation surrounding the French forward, though the full details of his comments add further context to the player’s standing at the club.
Liverpool’s pursuit of Barcola underlines the club’s ambition to add top-level attacking talent as they continue to strengthen their squad ahead of another competitive European and domestic campaign.
Should the deal progress as expected, Barcola would represent one of the most significant and expensive signings in Liverpool’s history, reflecting the club’s continued investment under their current structure.
The coming days are likely to prove decisive, with both clubs now reportedly much closer to the kind of agreement that could see Barcola make his move to the Premier League.