Bradley Barcola to Liverpool could finally be sparking to life after two big developments
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Liverpool supporters have been waiting patiently for their transfer window to really get going, with worries beginning that the Reds will leave themselves short once again.After such a disappointing season, it is clear that Richard Hughes has his work cut out to build a squad which is capable of competing for the Premier League title.Nevertheless, movement has been slow, and despite strong links to Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, nothing has progressed for weeks. How high should Liverpool go to sign Bradley Barcola from PSG?
Maybe Liverpool would be better off signing two or three €50m players… Photo Credit: Getty Images/Catherine Ivill/AMA Thankfully, after France’s World Cup campaign ended prematurely at the semi-final stage, PSG have pushed forward with the signing of Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche, and with reports that no contract talks will take place with Barcola, a step forward for Liverpool could soon occur.PSG closing in on Maghnes AklioucheLiverpool know full well that PSG are looking to bolster their wide attacking areas this summer, after they saw Yan Diomande decide he’d prefer to join the European champions over a move to Anfield.But Diomande is not the only player PSG have been trying to add. Akliouche is another target, and according to journalist Abdellah Boulma, the Parisians are expected to agree a deal for the France international.READ MORE: Why Bradley Barcola may not be the only player to swap PSG for Liverpool this summer“PSG has come back with a third offer for Maghnes Akliouche,” Boulma reported.
“While a 5-year contract awaits the player in Paris, the two clubs are gradually nearing an agreement around 45/50 M€.”Asked whether this could end PSG’s pursuit of Diomande, the reporter pushed back, claiming that negotiations are continuing over the RB Leipzig talent, with the deal still being ‘open.’Photo by Nicolas Gaudin/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty ImagesNo contract talks expected for BarcolaAlongside things developing for Akliouche – and potentially Diomande – Boulma also confirmed that they are hitting the buffers between PSG and Barcola.Taking to X on Saturday morning, the French journalist said that no talks are currently planned between PSG and Barcola about an extension to the 23-year-old’s contract, which expires in 2028.“Alongside the discussions underway for Diomande, no meeting is planned at this stage between PSG and Bradley Barcola with a view to a new contract extension offer,” Boulma said.“Paris’s latest proposal dates back to last spring.”With Akliouche seemingly set to join PSG and Barcola’s future at the Parc des Princes decidedly uncertain, Liverpool fans should be growing in belief that the former Lyon man will be on his way to Merseyside before September the 1st. Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox