Bradley Barcola has emerged as one of Liverpool’s priority targets as Andoni Iraola looks to strengthen his attacking options.
Liverpool are preparing an opening bid for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola after holding positive talks with the France international’s representatives.
DaveOCKOP.com exclusively revealed that the Reds are ready to submit an offer worth €110million (£94million) upfront, with a further €40million in performance-related bonuses.
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The add-ons include €20million linked to domestic league success and another €20million tied to Champions League achievements, taking the total package to a potential €150million.
Barcola has emerged as one of Liverpool’s priority targets as Andoni Iraola looks to strengthen his attacking options before the new season.
The Reds had also tracked RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, but the youngster is now expected to join Real Madrid after PSG withdrew from the race.
The 23-year-old has two years remaining on his PSG contract but is understood to have rejected an extension after slipping down the pecking order under Luis Enrique.
Liverpool have been encouraged by indications that Barcola is open to a move to the Premier League and are expected to formalise their interest in the coming days.
According to The Telegraph, Barcola is expected to be offered a minimum five-year contract if Liverpool can reach an agreement with PSG.
The winger was previously linked with a move to Anfield last summer in a deal worth around £70million, but Liverpool opted against pursuing the transfer to avoid blocking Rio Ngumoha’s pathway to the first team.
With Mohamed Salah’s departure creating a vacancy in attack, Liverpool believe Barcola’s pace, direct running and creativity make him an ideal fit for Iraola’s high-intensity style of play.
Liverpool have already strengthened their squad this summer with the signings of versatile forward Víctor Munoz from Osasuna and defender Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes for an initial £55million fee.
However, the Reds are still looking to add further reinforcements in both attack and defence, with head coach Andoni Iraola particularly concerned about his defensive options ahead of the new season.
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