Transfer window – Barcola move possible, Liverpool step up

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·27 July 2026

Transfer window – Barcola move possible, Liverpool step up

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 French national team. However, he still tends to be more of a backup option for the biggest nights in Paris. His situation is fueling rumors during this summer transfer window, somewhere between a contract extension and a departure. On Sunday, numerous media outlets claimed that the international player is refusing to extend his deal in Paris, opening the door to a move away. According to Florian Plettenberg (Sky Sport) and the Daily Mail, Liverpool fully intend to take advantage of the situation.

Florian Plettenberg: “Barcola is open to leaving PSG this summer.”

Liverpool are now determined to do everything possible to sign Bradley Barcola before the final day of the transfer window. Liverpool are aware of the player’s personal terms and do not expect any issues on that front if a transfer agreement with PSG can be reached. Further talks are scheduled for Monday. Liverpool are considering submitting an opening bid soon. Barcola is open to leaving PSG this summer.

Daily Mail: “PSG are considering selling him”

Liverpool are working to reach an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain for Bradley Barcola, as his market value continues to rise. The 23-year-old France international has made it known that he does not want to extend his contract with the European champions and is open to a move to Liverpool, a club that has been interested in him for a long time. PSG are considering selling him, but with the player still under contract for two more years, the club believes that — given his age, potential, and current market prices — a fee of £140 million reflects his fair value. Arsenal and Bayern Munich also remain interested in Barcola, while Chelsea made inquiries about him earlier in the summer.”

With the idea of an extension seemingly impossible, a transfer does indeed make sense. Not only to avoid losing him for free in two years, but above all because there is reason to question Barcola’s motivation and enthusiasm at PSG. It is rarely a positive thing to keep a player when he wants to be elsewhere.

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However, it should also be kept in mind that this refusal to extend is not yet official. It is therefore not certain, even if seeing so many media outlets in agreement at the same time is a strong indicator. We have also seen such positions change depending on the course of discussions. Nothing is set in stone yet.

For this summer transfer window, it will also depend on the offers that come in and PSG’s ability to replace Barcola. It is a complex case, because the price is likely to be very high. It is up to the interested clubs to make the necessary effort. The battle could be fierce. One suspects that Paris already have well-prepared options lined up for what comes next.

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