The PSG winger will not extend his current deal with the Ligue 1 champions.
Liverpool’s pursuit of Bardley Barcola has received another significant boost after fresh reports in France have stated that the PSG winger has already decided where he wants to play if he leaves the Ligue 1 champions this summer.
With uncertainty surrounding his future at PSG continuing to gather pace, the Reds appear to be in pole position to land one of Europe’s most exciting young attackers.
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This latest development comes after it emerged that Barcola has decided not to extend his PSG contract, despite the club’s desire to tie him down to fresh terms.
The France international’s current deal still has time remaining, but his refusal to sign a new deal has dramatically increased speculation that he may be on his way to Merseyside after all.
Liverpool have been heavily linked with the 23-year-old throughout the summer, with Andoni Iraola’s side believed to view him as one of their priority attacking targets.
Barcola’s contract decision represents the clearest indication yet that his long-term future may lie away from the Parc des Princes, handing Liverpool genuine encouragement in their pursuit.
According to FootMercato, Barcola has now made his preference crystal clear. The report states:
“According to our information, Bradley Barcola already has a very clear preference for the rest of his career if his adventure at Paris Saint-Germain were to end this summer. The French international gives his priority to Liverpool, a club whose sports project particularly seduces the former Lyonnais. While his refusal to extend his contract has reshrewed the cards of his future, the Reds now appear as his preferred destination.”
That is an enormous statement given the calibre of clubs monitoring Barcola’s situation.
Whether PSG are prepared to sanction a sale remains the biggest obstacle, with the French champions expected to demand a huge transfer fee.
However, Barcola’s contract stance has undoubtedly strengthened Liverpool’s hand, and if FootMercato’s information proves accurate, the Reds have already won the first battle by becoming the player’s preferred destination.
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