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Bradley Barcola could be the most expensive transfer of this summer window with Liverpool chasing the signature of the Paris Saint-Germain star
PSG forward Bradley Barcola.
PSG forward Bradley Barcola.(Image: Tim Clayton via Getty Images)
Everything we know after Liverpool made PSG's Bradley Barcola their No.1 transfer priority this summer window
Transfer latest: Liverpool have made Bradley Barcola their No.1 transfer priority this summer. The Reds have earmarked France international Barcola as their No.1 priority this summer window following Mohamed Salah's departure as a free agent.
’Agreement' truth:French publication L’Equipe reported on Tuesday that the former Lyon star reached an agreement in principle with the Reds after holding talks with Andoni Iraola. However, the ECHO understands that Liverpool are yet to open talks with Paris Saint-Germain over a deal.
£140m dispute: The ECHO understands that any deal for the skillful winger is expected to cost the Reds north of £100m. However, over the weekend it was claimed that PSG value Barcola at £140m and £145m, and the two clubs were working to reach an agreement.
PSG snub: In an interesting twist, The Athletic reported on Tuesday morning that Luis Enrique only wants committed players; therefore, if the club do not secure the desired fee, Barcola may not feature for them next season.
PSG stance: Barcola is believed to have informed the Ligue 1 club that he has no intention of signing a new contract with them. As a result, it has been reported that PSG are considering his sale, but he still has two years left on his contract, and they believe £140 million is a fair reflection of his valuation based on his age, potential, and current market prices.
Luis Enrique prediction: Speaking last year, PSG boss Luis Enrique said: “I have no doubt that he’ll stay our player. We like the fact that our players are interesting other clubs. But he’s one of those young players that we’ve been banking on. I expect him to play here for many more years.”
Andoni Iraola admission: Speaking last week at a press conference in Chicago, Iraola said: "You have to be always open to new options to improve the squad. There are obvious situations where we need to sign players. A winger for example, we definitely need to sign a winger, but there are other situations where we will have to analyse what the market gives you, what is the cost, how we also see the players we have."
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