Bradley Barcola agreement as Liverpool faces heavy transfer asking price
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Liverpool are keen to sign PSG winger Bradley Barcola, with the Reds reportedly set to pay a £128m transfer fee as Arsenal also compete for the Frenchman's signatureBradley Barcola has been linked with a move to Liverpool this summer(Image: Getty Images)Each day that passes in the transfer window offers Liverpool another opportunity to strengthen their squad. One name that keeps surfacing in relation to the Reds is PSG's Bradley Barcola.The most recent updates indicate an understanding has been reached concerning the Frenchman.
Nevertheless, Liverpool have been notified they must pay an astronomical figure to secure the winger, reports the Liverpool Echo.Liverpool told to pay massive feeFrench outlet L'équipe has revealed that PSG have placed a colossal £128million valuation on Barcola. PSG are also believed to be keen on bringing in Maghnes Akliouche from AS Monaco, which could give Barcola further reason to look for regular first-team football elsewhere.That said, it seems likely that even if Barcola becomes available and is keen on a switch, the transfer fee will pose a considerable obstacle.Bradley Barcola could be an option for Liverpool to replace Mohamed Salah(Image: Getty Images)Bradley Barcola agreementTwo former forwards have agreed that Barcola could be a transformative signing for the Reds.
Ex-Liverpool forward Emile Heskey believes landing the PSG star would represent a remarkable coup.Heskey told BOYLE Sports: "Signing Bradley Barcola would be an amazing coup for Liverpool because he provides the pace and directness we've been missing on the left wing. We've been spoiled with Sadio Mané and Luis Díaz, and now we need Barcola to get the fans off their seats again."Liverpool looked to have missed out on Yan Diomande to PSG, but that could open the door to Barcola leaving, it would be a statement signing for Andoni Iraola that's for sure."Meanwhile, former Everton and Man United forward Louis Saha maintains Barcola has the attributes necessary to become one of the game's elite talents.Saha told Live Football Tickets: "Bradley Barcola is a terrific player.