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Liverpool to sign Barcola for £120m
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The gist
Liverpool agreed a £120m deal in principle with PSG for Bradley Barcola. The France winger is their main summer target to boost attacking ranks.
Background
Liverpool have been pursuing Barcola all summer as a successor to Mohamed Salah, but PSG's £145m valuation was a hurdle. After positive talks and PSG lowering their asking price, a breakthrough was reached. The deal is not finalised but is expected to be completed before Tuesday's transfer deadline.
How it unfolded
- Tue, 25 Aug 2026Liverpool hold further talks with PSG for Barcola, described as positive with optimism a deal can be struck.
- Wed, 26 Aug 2026Reports suggest Liverpool and PSG are close to agreeing a fee around €135M (£115M), with Barcola's entourage confident of a move.
- Thu, 27 Aug 2026Liverpool reach agreement in principle with PSG for a package worth £120m (guaranteed £100m plus add-ons). Deal not finalised yet.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Liverpool and PSG have reached an agreement in principle, but the full structure is not finalised.
- Analysts
- The fee is high but reflects the cost of doing business for a top attacking talent in the current market.
- Caution
- A deal is not done until the club announces it; there have been many twists in this transfer saga.
Still unverified
The exact add-on structure and final fee are not fully confirmed; some reports cite €135M (£115M) while others say £120m package.