Liverpool ramp up pursuit of PSG winger Barcola as Paris club signals willingness to sell

Liverpool have intensified their efforts to sign Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, with reports indicating the French club is prepared to let the 23-year-old leave this summer. According to TEAMtalk sources cited by Leadership Newspapers, the Premier League side made fresh contact with PSG within the last 24 hours over a potential move for the France international, who is currently at the World Cup 2026 with his national team.

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David Ornstein, as reported by CaughtOffside, has stated that Barcola is “high” on Liverpool’s list of transfer targets, with his current club being “realistic” on the transfer situation. The outlet noted that Barcola is an exciting talent who could improve Liverpool’s attack after they were dealt the blow of missing out on other targets.

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“I suspect he would be open to it.”

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The Empire of The Kop relayed Ornstein’s view that Barcola could viably be open to joining Liverpool, although the move might require patience. Fabrizio Romano, cited by GiveMeSport, has described the Frenchman as a “top target” for the Reds, while also noting that manager Andoni Iraola is interested in the “hard-working” winger.

GiveMeSportRomano: Liverpool Make 'Hard-Working' Bradley Barcola 'Top Target'

Barcola has been made available by PSG as the club looks to balance its books after heavy spending, according to Leadership Newspapers. The same report stated that Barcola has signalled his desire to move, a development that transfernewslive.com characterized as PSG making a decision on the player as Liverpool ramp up their pursuit.

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With Iraola reportedly involved in Liverpool’s recruitment plans, TEAMtalk suggested the manager must “100% demand” three major signings this summer, with a second PSG star mentioned as an option alongside Barcola. The coming weeks could determine whether the French winger becomes the first of those reinforcements at Anfield.