Liverpool are finalizing preparations for an official bid to sign 23-year-old French winger Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain as of August 12, 2026 [1, 2]. Barcola has verbally agreed personal terms with Liverpool, signaling his interest in a move after falling down PSG’s pecking order [3, 4, 1, 2].
The two clubs remain apart on the transfer fee. PSG values Barcola at roughly £145 million (€150 million), which would be a British transfer record, while Liverpool seek a figure closer to £100 million [3, 5, 6, 4, 1]. One source places PSG’s valuation slightly lower in GBP terms, around £128.5 million [1].
Barcola’s contract with PSG runs until 2028, but he has reportedly declined a contract extension offer from the French club [5, 6, 4, 1]. Last season, he made 49 appearances for PSG, scoring 13 goals and providing 7 assists as the club retained both Ligue 1 and the Champions League titles [1].
Liverpool view Barcola as a key winger replacement following Mohamed Salah’s departure at the end of last season [5, 6, 1, 2]. The club has held initial talks with his representatives and are moving toward submitting a formal offer [5, 6, 1, 2]. Liverpool initially targeted RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, who appears poised to join Real Madrid instead [3, 5, 6].
The Reds have signed Víctor Muñoz and Jérémy Jacquet this summer but want further attacking options [6]. Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha, 17, is seen as a potential right-wing option amid ongoing talks. Ngumoha told reporters, "Any position -- right wing, left wing -- I just try my best especially on the ball just to beat my man as best as I can. Today obviously I was a bit rusty but the more I keep learning in training and games, I'll definitely improve. To be adaptable is a skill that I need, definitely" [2]. Former Liverpool player Jamie Carragher noted the squad currently has depth on the left with Ngumoha, Cody Gakpo, and Florian Wirtz but lacks a natural right winger [2].
Liverpool began preparing to make an opening offer for Barcola on July 29 after talks with PSG and the player’s camp [6]. Today they are working on final bid details amid ongoing fee negotiations [1, 2].
