Independent

Bradley Barcola left out of another PSG squad amid Liverpool and Arsenal interest

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The 23-year-old was not involved in PSG’s victory over Aston Villa in the Super Cup or the defeat to Lens in the French Super Cup and has been left out of Luis Enrique’s 21-man squad for their Ligue 1 opener against Rennes. Liverpool are in the market for a winger they and PSG remain far apart in their valuations of Barcola, with the Champions League winners wanting £145m.



Liverpool have also been linked with PSG’s 18-year-old forward Ibrahim Mbaye, who like Barcola is not part of the squad to face Rennes on Sunday. Barcola faces an uncertain future at PSG, who are demanding £145m for him (PA)Barcola has played a role in PSG’s back-to-back Champions League titles under Enrique but faces an uncertain future after the European champions strengthened their attack this summer.

All three of PSG’s new attacking signings are in the squad to face Rennes as the French champions begin their Ligue 1 title defence. With PSG also retaining the services of Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue, opportunities for Barcola appear limited but Liverpool first need PSG to come down from their £145m valuation for the winger as they look to replace Mohamed Salah.