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By Eishna Rawat
Posted on June 24, 2026 7:00 pm | Updated on June 24, 2026 5:55 pm The PSG winger has informed the club he wants to leave this summer.
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Bradley Barcola is pushing for an exit from Paris Saint-Germain this summer. The latest transfer news around Liverpool suggests the French winger is keen on a move to Anfield. The 23-year-old has reportedly made his intentions clear, and the situation is developing quickly.
Bradley Barcola’s Frustration at PSG Grows
As reported by TEAMtalk, Bradley Barcola has told PSG he wants to leave this summer. The reason is simple: he is unhappy with his reduced role at the club. He was left out of the starting lineup for both the Champions League semi-finals and the final, and that clearly left an impression.
PSG now have Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembele, and Desire Doue all ahead of him in Luis Enrique’s plans. That is a difficult hierarchy to break into. The Reds’ target still managed 13 goals and six assists in 47 appearances last season. But at a club like PSG, being a rotation option is not enough for a player with his ambition.
Bradley Barcola for PSG in 2025/26, as per FOTMOB:
Competitions Matches Starts Goals Assists
Ligue 1 29 21 11 1
Trophee des champions 1 1 0 1
Coupe de France 1 1 0 0
UCL 16 12 2 4
His contract talks with the club have also hit a wall. There is no extension close, despite his deal running until 2028, as reported by Sky Sports. PSG wants to keep him, but they have rarely held onto players in this situation. His departure from Paris looks increasingly likely.
Bradley Barcola Thrilled by Anfield Prospect
As reported by TEAMtalk, French outlet Le10Sport said that Bradley Barcola is “thrilled by the prospect” of joining the Reds. He is said to be excited about what Andoni Iraola is building at Anfield. This is not a player being pushed out with nowhere to go; he has real options, and a move to Merseyside appears to be his preference.
As reported by TEAMtalk, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed that the Reds are maintaining contact with the player’s camp. He also revealed that contract talks between PSG and their winger are “completely on standby.” It means PSG holds less power in this situation than it might seem.
The appeal of the move is clear from the player’s side, too. He told Le10Sport he is keen on experiencing the Premier League, and at Anfield, he would almost certainly start every week. That is something the football in Paris is simply not giving him right now. As reported by Liverpool.com, a fee of around £86 million is being discussed, which reflects both his age and his potential.
Competition, World Cup Form, and What Comes Next
Bradley Barcola is currently at the 2026 World Cup with France and has been sharp. As reported by Sky Sports, he came off the bench against Senegal and scored within two minutes of entering the pitch. It was a timely reminder of what he offers and will only have increased the interest around him.
Arsenal are also tracking him, and the competition for his signature is genuine. However, the Reds appear to be the player’s preferred destination, which is a strong advantage. Romano has described the situation as “absolutely open” for now, with any formal move expected after the World Cup ends.
As reported by Liverpool.com, the club already has Cody Gakpo, Rio Ngumoha, and Victor Munoz in wide areas. A deal for the PSG winger would add to that, not replace anyone. With Mohamed Salah gone, the Reds need serious quality out wide. For the Kop, landing a player of this calibre would signal serious ambition in the transfer market this summer.
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