Liverpool are leading the race to sign Bradley Barcola from PSG, and the player “gives priority” to the Reds, although it all rests on whether an agreement can be reached with the Parisians.
The transfer window is ticking away, and despite the anxiety of fans over the lack of signings so far, it would appear that Liverpool are very serious about signing Barcola.
The Reds have already added Victor Munoz and Jeremy Jacquet to their squad, but more signings are needed across the board to increase supporter confidence heading into the season.
More to the point, more signings are needed to give Andoni Iraola the best chance of success in his maiden campaign as Liverpool head coach.
Romano on Barcola to Liverpool
Reporting via X on Sunday, Fabrizio Romano has once again reiterated that Liverpool are in the lead to sign Barcola this summer, stating that Liverpool are his preferred club if an agreement can be reached with PSG.
The Italian journalist reports: “Liverpool have been leading the race for Bradley Barcola since April — and they are working on the deal.
“Understand Barcola’s open to the move and gives priority to #LFC project if they can get a deal done with PSG.
“Liverpool, waiting for PSG indications on price/details.”
?? Liverpool have been leading the race for Bradley Barcola since April — and they are working on the deal.
Understand Barcola’s open to the move and gives priority to #LFC project if they can get a deal done with PSG.
Liverpool, waiting for PSG indications on price/details. pic.twitter.com/TXyYC3Neo6
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 26, 2026
https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2081338435495690431?s=20
[?] BREAKING: Bradley Barcola feels Liverpool is the PERFRCT club for him and he will NOT sign new deal at PSG.
[@FabrizioRomano]
— Anfield Sector (@AnfieldSector) July 26, 2026
Jacobs on PSG’s valuation of Barcola
Journalist Ben Jacobs also reports that Liverpool are keen to sign Barcola but adds that it will be a very expensive deal to make, although Romano disputes how expensive it will really be.
Jacobs said: “PSG value Bradley Barcola at €170m and are using the transfers of Morgan Rogers and Elliot Anderson as valuation yardsticks. The number factors in that Barcola is a back-to-back Champions League winner, had a strong World Cup and is only 23.
“Plus, multiple clubs have made enquiries. PSG are prepared to sell, though, and Liverpool will hope to get the price down. ?Luis Enrique has been clear that he only wants players committed to PSG, and that he won’t guarantee anyone a starting spot.”
? BREAKING: PSG value Bradley Barcola at €170m and are using the transfers of Morgan Rogers and Elliot Anderson as valuation yardsticks.
The number factors in that Barcola is a back-to-back Champions League winner, had a strong World Cup and is only 23. Plus, multiple clubs… pic.twitter.com/mgM1akrex6
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) July 26, 2026
Romano disputes Jacob’s report
Romano, however, says that it will cost less than this claim suggests, which is encouraging, although time will tell which journalist has the truth of the matter.
?? @FabrizioRomano replying to @RisingBallers_ on Instagram about the reported €170m price tag on Barcola. ? pic.twitter.com/XBDhlR6Bcb
— Anfield Sector (@AnfieldSector) July 26, 2026
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