Bradley Barcola's name has continued to come up in discussions of Liverpool's potential attacking additions
Bradley Barcola at World Cup 2026
Bradley Barcola is still a Paris Saint-Germain player for now as the transfer window nears its end(Image: FIFA via Getty Images)
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As we approach the final few days of the summer window, Bradley Barcola remains a Paris Saint-Germain player but Liverpool's links with the French international have not gone away.
Andoni Iraola has been linked with a number of wide forwards this summer, even after adding Victor Munoz to the Reds' squad. With Mohamed Salah leaving and Cody Gakpo attracting interest, Barcola's name has stuck around - especially since early summer target Yan Diomande joined Real Madrid.
The 23-year-old showed his quality at the World Cup, helping France reach the semi-finals of the competition. It came off the back of another victorious Champions League run, during which he set up Ousmane Dembele's clincher when PSG won at Anfield in the quarter-finals.
PSG have added to their attacking ranks this summer, bringing in Ferran Torres, Maghnes Akliouche and Mika Godts. What this means for Barcola remains to be seen but we have taken a look at the state of play.
PSG demand
Despite bringing in more than £130m through the sales of Goncalo Ramos, Randal Kolo Muani and Lee Kang-in this summer, PSG aren't coming down on their valuation of Barcola. According to The Athletic, they're holding out for £145m for a player who cost them just under £40m when he joined from Lyon in 2023.
They will likely point to the winger's output, with Barcola averaging a goal or assist every 118 minutes in PSG colours. However, Liverpool are not expected to entertain a move at that price point.
Mika Godts in August 2026
PSG have strengthened in attack with Mika Godts the latest addition(Image: Getty Images)
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The same Athletic report points to Barcola's team-mate Ibrahim Mbaye as another potential Liverpool target. While a move for the Senegalese youngster has been explored, reports elsewhere of an agreement on personal terms appear to be wide of the mark.
Barcola's own stance
While work may need to be done when it comes to a transfer fee, the ECHO understands Barcola himself is open to joining Liverpool's squad. This could end up being the key to a deal, even if the Reds are made to wait until the eleventh hour.
Last summer, the club were prepared to go right to the wire in their pursuit of Alexander Isak. The Swedish striker made his feelings clear about a move long before deadline day but it wasn't until the very last minute that his £125m move went through.
In early June, French manager Claude Le Roy suggested Barcola didn't appear ready to leave PSG. However, that was before the Ligue 1 champions added £123m worth of new attacking talent.
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Luis Enrique decision
While we wait for a resolution one way or the other, PSG boss Luis Enrique has been reluctant to use Barcola. The winger was an unused substitute against Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup and was left out entirely against Lens in the Trophee des Champions, France's equivalent of the Community Shield.
“I will speak about the transfer window when it is finished,” the Spanish coach said. He left the press conference room without providing any additional information on Barcola or on Mbaye, who was also absent from the squad.
Premier League clubs have until 11pm on September 1 to complete their summer business. Ligue 1 clubs have one day less to make additions, though this might not be a significant factor if PSG feel they have already added the players they need.