Fabrizio Romano has offered a word of caution regarding Liverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola this summer.
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Fabrizio Romano has issued a word of caution to Liverpool fans deseprate for any updates on the club’s chase for Bradley Barcola.
The weekend’s big domino was Barcola rejecting a new PSG contract, with RMC Sport reporting he ceased extension talks despite the club offering a substantial pay rise. The decision reportedly wasn’t about money but about sporting prospects.
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It seems Barcola is tired of playing second fiddle to Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Desire Doue in the French capital.
Now speaking on his YouTube channel, Fabrizio Romano explained that Liverpool fans will have to wait for the Barcola deal to advance:
“Let me clarify one thing, don’t expect a breakthrough in hours, today is not the Barcola day, it’s going to take time to have breakthrough and discussions.”
However, the rest of his update was largely positive:
“I can confirm and explain today: Barcola is very open to and keen on Liverpool. He is attracted by the project. He believes Liverpool would be the perfect option for his future. “Barcola can’t control anything regarding club-to-club negotiations and obviously PSG would want a significant fee.”
I don’t think it’s going to be €170m; I think it will be for less than that.
“Liverpool are in contact, so we’ll have to wait and see what happens.”
One the sticking points remains PSG’s valuation, which has been reported anywhere between £140m and £170m (€170m) depending on the outlet.
For a fee of this magnitude, it makes sense why the two clubs would take their time during talks.
Manager Andoni Iraola has stated that the club is working on a winger signing and that he is aware that the squad needs someone on the flank.
It remains to be seen if that player is Bradley Barcola or another more economical solution like Maghnes Akliouche.
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