Bradley Barcola, the 23-year-old forward signed by Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2023 on a contract running until June 2028, has established himself at both PSG and the French national team. However, he failed to secure the starting role he had hoped for in major matches—such as the Champions League final—and is now close to leaving after refusing to extend his contract with PSG. A move to Liverpool has been rumored for some time and is now reportedly all but finalized, according to RMC Sport and journalists Fabrizio Romano and Loïc Tanzi (L’Equipe).
RMC Sport
“Certain details regarding Bradley Barcola’s transfer still need to be discussed between Liverpool and PSG today. A full agreement could be reached this very day. The deal is expected to exceed €140 million, including bonuses. As of now, that stage hasn’t been reached. The 23-year-old player does not yet have clearance to travel to England. All parties remain confident. As RMC Sport has been reporting for several days, the former OL player is set to wear the Liverpool jersey this season.”
Fabrizio Romano:
Loïc Tanzi:
Agreement reached between Liverpool and PSG for the transfer of Bradley Barcola for a fee in the region of €140m. Certain details regarding bonuses still need to be finalized, but this should be settled today. The player is now awaiting the green light to travel.
Confirmations are mounting; things are moving to the next level. An agreement has reportedly been reached, though a few details remain. Admittedly, such details have caused deals to stall in the past, but it would be a real surprise here, given the lengthy negotiations and the substantial fee involved. In any case, it makes sense for all parties to see this through to the end. Liverpool is looking for a major attacking signing following Mohamed Salah’s departure, while PSG understandably prefers to sell a player who is no longer fully committed to the club. As for the player himself, the chance to take on a key role with the Reds is an enticing prospect.
We are now hoping for concrete developments very soon, with the transfer potentially finalized in the coming hours. It needs to happen; the transfer window closes on September 1st.
