**We’re starting the day with an update on Bradley Barcola as Liverpool remain in talks with PSG to secure his signature.**
To be honest, there aren’t too many teams the Frenchman wouldn’t start for and he is only looking to move on as the Ligue 1 giants are blessed with an embarrassment of riches in attack.
[Liverpool have agreed personal terms with Barcola](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2026/08/05/liverpool-agree-personal-terms-barcola-mbappe-psg), but there have been suggestions that Arsenal could be dragged into the race after missing out on Vinicius Jr.
Ben Jacobs has some clarity on this matter and his update will come as music to the ears of the Anfield faithful.
Speaking on the Born N Red podcast, Jacobs confirmed that the 24-year-old prefers a move to Liverpool over Arsenal.
“My understanding is that if Liverpool & Arsenal both agreed a deal for Barcola, Barcola is leaning towards Liverpool.”
We relayed claims on Read Liverpool yesterday that [Barcola will not force his way out of PSG](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2026/08/05/liverpool-agree-personal-terms-barcola-mbappe-psg) despite his desire to leave. The transfer is in a very interesting space right now as there is a willingness to get it over the line for all parties involved.
However, PSG won’t drastically lower their demands and Liverpool will try not to overpay, so patience is the name of the game here.