Liverpool are edging closer to completing a deal for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, according to journalist Nicolo Schira. The move has been building for weeks as the Reds look to reshape their attack for the 2026-27 campaign.
Why Liverpool Need Barcola
With Mohamed Salah having departed and Cody Gakpo reportedly a Tottenham Hotspur target, manager Andoni Iraola is short on proven attacking width. While Liverpool have already brought in Víctor Muñoz from Osasuna, the club still wants a genuine difference-maker to compete on multiple fronts next season.
Barcola fits that profile perfectly. He scored 20 goals in all competitions for PSG last season and added three goals plus an assist for France at the FIFA World Cup, cementing his status as one of Europe’s most dangerous wide forwards.
Deal Details Emerging
Reports from Football Talk, citing Fabrizio Romano, first confirmed Liverpool had opened talks with PSG. Now Schira suggests the transfer is nearing completion, with a fee of £106m on the table. Barcola is expected to sign a contract running until 2032.
The Numbers Behind The Hype
Barcola’s underlying stats explain the interest. He averaged 0.53 goals per 90 minutes last season, ranking in the 93rd percentile among Ligue 1 wingers, alongside 1.54 shots on target per 90, placing him in the 92nd percentile at his position.
His pace, close control, and directness in one-on-one situations make him tailor-made for Iraola’s high-tempo system, particularly in transition moments where he loves to attack open space.
Notably, Barcola was an unused substitute in PSG’s Super Cup win over Aston Villa, a sign the club may already be preparing for his exit as negotiations with Liverpool continue.
