The Bradley Barcola saga could accelerate significantly in the coming days. After strengthening their attack with the arrivals of Ferran Torres and Mika Godts, Paris Saint-Germain are now reportedly more open to allowing their French winger to leave.
Bradley Barcola appears to be moving closer to a PSG exit. The Parisian club have reportedly lowered their demands considerably. While a fee of up to €170 million had previously been mentioned, PSG would now be prepared to accept an offer of around €145 million for Barcola.
Liverpool remain strongly interested in Barcola
Liverpool remain the leading contenders for his signature. The Reds are said to have already submitted an offer worth €125 million, which was rejected by PSG. The gap between the two clubs has therefore narrowed, although no new bid matching Paris’ revised valuation has yet been made, according to TEAMtalk. With two years remaining on his contract, Barcola has reportedly rejected an extension at PSG and would like to join Liverpool, who see him as a key player in the renewal of their attacking line.
Another factor could speed up negotiations: Cody Gakpo’s situation. According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool are still considering signing two wingers before the end of the transfer window, but are waiting to see whether the Dutch international joins Tottenham. Romano reports that talks over Barcola are continuing and that there would be no issue on the player’s side.
The arrivals of Ferran Torres and Mika Godts have given PSG greater flexibility in attack. Paris could therefore agree to sell Barcola if Liverpool move close enough to the €145 million asking price. Also read: Lens – PSG: Paris’ Tops and Flops after the Trophée des Champions defeat; Lens stun PSG: match summary and player ratings; Lens vs PSG: official starting line-up announced; Why PSG signings Torres and Godts cannot play against Lens; PSG: Nasser Al-Khelaïfi absent for the Trophée des Champions against Lens; Suzuki will not join PSG: commissions, Aston Villa… the real reasons behind the failed deal emerge.
