Bradley Barcola to Liverpool: Liverpool push for Paris Saint-Germain star as talks reopen
Bradley Barcola to Liverpool: Liverpool have made fresh contact with Paris Saint-Germain over the last 24 hours regarding a deal for Bradley Barcola. Anfield officials are trying to see if a deal can be struck for the highly-rated 23-year-old winger.
Money talks, and right now, the French champions are under serious pressure. Strict financial regulations mean PSG must clear some squad space and bring in cash. They have to stick to the rules, which means parting with top players is suddenly on the table. Liverpool want to take full advantage of this messy situation in Paris.
The player wants Anfield
Barcola has told his club he wants out. He is tired of sitting on the bench and wants regular football, something he just cannot get enough of at the Parc des Princes. The player has chosen Anfield as his number one destination. Personal terms will not be a problem at all because he is so keen on moving to Merseyside.
He wants to work in the tactical setup at Liverpool. His directness and outright pace suit the Premier League perfectly. Last season, he scored 11 goals in 29 domestic league games for PSG. That is an impressive return, especially when you realise how often he was rotated or dropped. He also played in 16 Champions League games, scoring twice while filling different roles across the front line. The kid can play anywhere up front.
Scorzo’s Opinion: The price tag hurdle
A massive £128m valuation was put on Barcola by the French media earlier this summer. Liverpool will not pay that. However, the financial crunch in Paris means PSG will almost certainly have to compromise on the final structure of the fee.
Negotiations are happening behind the scenes right now. The two clubs have not agreed on a price yet, but Liverpool hold the upper hand because the player is pushing hard for the move. Anfield needs to inject some youth and energy into their attack, and Barcola ticks every single box. It comes down to who blinks first in the boardroom. PSG need the money, and Liverpool know it.
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