Bayern still keen on Barcola? PSG set to respond | OneFootball

FC Bayern’s interest in Bradley Barcola may still be present – but Paris Saint-Germain will do everything to keep their attacking star in the long term.

According to L’Équipe, PSG is planning a contract extension with the French winger to finally fend off advances from top foreign clubs.

Already in the summer, Bayern Munich and Liverpool in particular showed concrete interest in Barcola. However, the French champions categorically rejected a transfer and declared the 23-year-old a key pillar of the team’s future. This came even though, after the signing of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Barcola initially lost his starting spot and had to come off the bench more frequently in the second half of the season.

In the current season, however, the picture has changed. Under coach Luis Enrique, Barcola once again plays an important role in PSG’s attacking system. In six league matches, he has already scored three goals and started both of their Champions League games so far.

PSG to offer Barcola a new contract

According to Sport BILD, Barcola’s name remains on Bayern’s watchlist despite the failed efforts in the summer. Internally, the French international was considered the preferred solution for the attack. Sporting director Max Eberl, in particular, is said to have pushed hard for him. Talks with the player’s camp reportedly took place — but without success, as PSG issued a clear veto.

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Barcola is under contract in Paris until 2028, and his market value is around 70 million euros, according to Transfermarkt. The capital club now wants to offer him, according to L’Équipe, an improved deal that would make him one of the top earners in the team. The goal is to deter potential suitors like Bayern or Liverpool early on.

For Munich, Barcola could still remain interesting in the long term — especially if his role in Paris changes again. The competition on the wings is enormous, and if the winger does not receive the desired playing time over the long term, his camp could reassess the situation.

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