Liverpool have been locked in talks for a number of weeks over £145m-rated Bradley Barcola
PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 10: Bradley Barcola of Paris Saint Germain during the Paris Saint-Germain FC training session and press conference at Campus PSG on March 10, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Federico Pestellini/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
Bradley Barcola could join Liverpool in the next few days(Image: 2026 Eurasia Sport Images)
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Former France international Louis Saha says Bradley Barcola would be a "top level signing" for Liverpool, dismissing concerns the winger can only operate on the left.
The Reds have been in talks with Paris Saint-Germain for a number of weeks after Barcola made it clear he would be open to a move to Anfield before the transfer window closes on September 1.
Barcola is seeking a fresh challenge and is seeking more regular minutes after making it clear he won't sign a new contract in the French capital.
PSG value Barcola at around £145m and Liverpool have been negotiating for week as they seek to bring down the valuation of the France forward, who has two years left on his deal.
Champions League holders PSG have added to their forward ranks significantly this summer, signing Mika Godts, Ferran Torres and Maghnes Akliouche to provide competition for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele, leaving Barcola way down the pecking order at Parc des Princes.
But despite PSG's embarrassment of riches up top, Liverpool are seemingly no closer to an agreement for a player they have earmarked as their top target.
"Bradley Barcola would be a top level signing," Saha told Mr Gamble.
"He’s quick, he can provide assists to other players and score goals as well, so it’s easy to see why Arsenal and Liverpool are taking a look at him.
"Manchester United need a player like Barcola too but they must look at every parameter around the deal. The agent is playing all the cards they can to increase the price.
"Look at Arsenal and Vinicius Jnr. That’s not something United should be dragged into. Those times are over.
"[Barcola] is such a talent. He is a powerful runner with quality off the ball that reminds me of Federico Valverde but a bit quicker.
"If he was a bit stronger, he could play in midfield as well. Barcola is able to make these runs that are very damaging for any opposition, and he is so technically strong in the final third."
On the idea that Barcola can also perform on the right side of the attack, former Manchester United and Everton striker Saha added: "He can cross the ball really well.
"So yes, Barcola can play whether he’s on the left side or the right side, and it is too restrictive to think a player can only play on one side or another.
"It is these ideas that are killing the game. Players should not be defining themselves in this way. You’re a left-sided player? No, no. Please! Stop that.
"Look at Sadio Mane. He played on the right for Liverpool. They signed Mohamed Salah so he played on the left. In his first World Cup tournament for France.
"Kylian Mbappe played on the right. He was playing on the left in his second World Cup. In his third World Cup this summer, he was the striker."