Transfer news: Liverpool make a massive offer for Bradley Barcola

Liverpool are stepping up their activity in the transfer market. After identifying Bradley Barcola as one of their top attacking priorities, the English club have officially contacted Paris Saint-Germain and reportedly submitted an initial offer exceeding €100 million. An impressive offer, but still far from the Parisian club's demands.

The Reds quickly changed their plans after Yan Diomandé's move to Real Madrid. To bolster their attack and prepare for the eventual departure of Mohamed Salah, Liverpool's management set their sights on Bradley Barcola.

At 23, the French winger is coming off a stellar season with PSG. He played 49 matches across all competitions, scoring 13 goals and providing 7 assists. Despite these impressive statistics, his role in PSG's biggest matches has reportedly raised some questions. The player, whose contract runs until 2028, has also reportedly refused to extend his deal, fueling speculation about a possible departure.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Bradley Barcola is particularly interested in a move to Liverpool should a transfer materialize this summer. Initial discussions have reportedly already taken place between his representatives and the English club's management.

For its part, PSG is reportedly no longer completely opposed to the idea of a sale. The Parisian club is said to be aware of the player's desire to leave, especially after two seasons in which Barcola hasn't always been given a major role in the most important matches.

His excellent 2026 World Cup, during which he reportedly scored three goals and provided one assist, would also have strengthened his desire to take the next step and have a more important status at his next club.

Discussions between Liverpool and PSG officially began on Monday. According to Fabrizio Romano, the English club submitted an initial offer exceeding €100 million.

This sum demonstrates the Reds' determination, but it would still be far from the 170 million euros demanded by Paris Saint-Germain to consider the departure of their French international.

Liverpool hopes that this initial offer will open genuine negotiations with the Parisian club's management. However, the English club will need to be particularly persuasive to lower the demands of the European champions.

Despite the significant gap between the two parties, the situation could still evolve in the coming weeks. Liverpool seems willing to invest heavily to attract Barcola, while PSG maintains a comfortable position thanks to their player's contract.

Meanwhile, the Paris Saint-Germain management is already anticipating a possible departure. The club has reportedly submitted an offer to Ajax Amsterdam in an attempt to sign the 21-year-old winger Mika Godts.

The Barcola saga is only just beginning. Between Liverpool's ambitions, PSG's financial demands, and the player's desire for a more prominent role, the coming weeks could be decisive.