Liverpool have held preliminary talks over a move to sign Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, GIVEMESPORT understands.
Barcola is emerging as one of Liverpool's top targets as they seek another new winger following the arrival of Víctor Muñoz.
Barcola has communicated to PSG he has no plans to sign a new deal, and with his existing terms only running until 2028, an exit is now being explored by the player. PSG were aware of Barcola's stance before the World Cup.
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PSG value Barcola around €170m, and are using the sales of Elliot Anderson (£116m) to Manchester City and Morgan Rogers (£117m) to Chelsea as valuation yardsticks.
However, PSG's project is built on only keeping players who wish to stay, and never guaranteeing anyone a starting spot. That means prospective buyers will know a sale is possible in the coming weeks.
Barcola is seeking more minutes off the back of an impressive World Cup with France in which he scored three goals and got one assist.
PSG believe his performances for France only further raised his value, while the fact he has won back-to-back Champions League titles also informs the €170m number, as does the fact Barcola is only 23.
GMS understands that PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and sporting director Luis Campos will both handle any exit talks.
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Liverpool value Barcola at less than €170m, while the player will seek to depart for a lower number.
Arsenal also appreciate Barcola, but are yet to approach PSG or begin any formal talks with the player.
Arsenal's focus is on determining whether Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior is genuinely available, while Julian Alvarez is another target if Atletico Madrid decide to soften their not-for-sale stance. Bournemouth's French forward Eli Junior Kroupi is another name Arsenal have discussed.
Liverpool are currently the most serious suitor for Barcola and now the French winger has decided he won't extend at the Parc des Princes, talks could start to progress.
Liverpool have also been linked with a move for Chelsea winger Pedro Neto, but GMS understands there has been no movement to sign the Portugal international as it stands.