Bradley Barcola opens door to Liverpool transfer after 'ending contract talks' with PSG

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLiverpool has identified Bradley Barcola as its top transfer target this summer and reports from France suggest he has opened the door to a summer exit from PSGBradley Barcola is being linked with a move to Liverpool this summer(Image: Getty Images)Bradley Barcola has reportedly ended talks over a new deal at Paris Saint-Germain to hand Liverpool a boost in its transfer pursuit.The France international has emerged as a top target for Liverpool this summer as Andoni Iraola seeks to add attacking reinforcements following the departure of Mohamed Salah.Yan Diomande was also high on Liverpool's wishlist but favored a move elsewhere, with PSG believed to be in pole position until Real Madrid entered the fray last week. With the RB Leipzig man seemingly on his way to the Bernabeu, PSG was expected to dig its heels in and keep hold of Barcola.The 23-year-old is contracted to the European champions for another two years and talks have been ongoing over a contract extension.They were due to resume after the World Cup but L'Equipe reports that Barcola has ended negotiations over a new deal, despite a 'substantial' pay rise being on the cards.The report suggests that Barcola's decision is purely a sporting one after growing frustrated with his role under Luis Enrique.He often found himself as backup to Enrique's first choice attack of Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and was on the bench for the Champions League final win over Arsenal.The Gunners are also on the lookout for a new wide player and have registered an interest in Barcola, alongside Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Liverpool.Bradley Barcola has emerged as a transfer target for Liverpool.

(Image: Chris Brunskill/Fantasista, Getty Images)PSG will be well aware that its asking price will have to be slashed in a year's time, should Barcola not sign a new deal, and may now be tempted into doing business.The transfer saga could also involve Barcola's international teammate Maghnes Akliouche, who was also with the French squad at the World Cup.Liverpool is also weighing up a move for the Monaco star but PSG remains firmly in the hunt. Monaco is believed to be holding out for around $57M (£43m) for the 24-year-old.It remains to be seen if a deal for Akliouche would have a direct impact on Barcola's future but with his side now in pre-season, Iraola will be well aware of the issues that need solving in the transfer market.Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz have linked back up with the squad in the US but with Hugo Ekitike still out for several more months, options are slim for the new Reds boss.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FC