Transfer news – Barcola, tough talks ahead for PSG and Liverpool

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·28 July 2026

Transfer news – Barcola, tough talks ahead for PSG and Liverpool

Bradley Barcola, a 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 PSG and with the France national team. However, he still tends to be more of a backup on the biggest nights in Paris, and he is said to have refused to extend his contract. That seems to open the door to a departure, with Liverpool reportedly the favorites to sign him. However, the negotiation is far from done. Journalist Ben Jacobs provided an update on a case in which the two clubs could take time to find a compromise.

“Barcola is Liverpool’s top target, but any deal depends on the price.”

Liverpool have held preliminary talks for Bradley Barcola, but official club-to-club negotiations have not yet begun. That will probably change very soon. Barcola is Liverpool’s top target, but any deal depends on the price.

PSG are aiming high, Liverpool want to apply pressure.

PSG’s starting point is €170 million, which Liverpool consider exaggerated and unrealistic. The aim will be to reach an agreement for less. Liverpool also tried to sign Barcola last summer, when he was valued at around €85 million. LFC have no intention of paying double that amount now. PSG’s stance is influenced by other transfers this summer, including Elliot Anderson (£116 million) and Morgan Rogers (£117 million). Liverpool are taking into account Barcola’s desire to leave and the fact that he has two years left on his contract. The feeling inside the club is that if no agreement is reached this summer, PSG risk losing Barcola for far less in 2027, given that he has no desire at all to sign a new contract.

With such a clear refusal to extend, a transfer has to be considered. Not only because PSG would quickly come under pressure if Barcola does not change his mind, but also because there is reason to question his determination and enthusiasm in Paris. That can weigh heavily on both the player and the squad. It is very dangerous to have a player who does not fully want to be there.

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However, that does not mean a departure is certain or easy. It should be stressed that the player’s position is not official. We know the transfer market can change quickly as long as it is only a matter of rumors. Even if the information seems fairly solid, with everyone appearing to agree. Also, this kind of stance sometimes changes depending on the sporting situation and the offer made. It would not be the first time in football that a player signs an extension despite an initial refusal. There is still time; the case is not closed.

Reaching an agreement on the price is far from straightforward, with complicated factors involved and a PSG side that will not want to do any favors for a player coming off a fairly good World Cup. With several transfers worth €100 million or more during this transfer window, Paris are logically asking for a nine-figure fee. And the interested clubs will try to negotiate that price down, which is only natural. It remains to be seen by how much the gap can be narrowed. It could well take time.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.