Bradley Barcola to Liverpool transfer latest as PSG bid stance explained

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsBradley BarcolaLiverpool continues to be linked with a move to sign Bradley Barcola in the summer transfer window, but the process is likely to take some time over the coming weeksLiverpool is pushing to get a deal done for Bradley Barcola(Image: (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images))Liverpool's move for Bradley Barcola is set to be one of the biggest stories of the summer, with the PSG star representing a huge deal for the Reds.It's a switch that Andoni Iraola has been calling out for, after urging the recruitment team to find him another winger to bolster the options for the new season.However, considering the finances involved, as well as the importance of the transfer itself, it's a move unlikely to proceed rapidly, with a conclusion far from sight. It's something that must be taken into consideration with Liverpool's approach, as the team continues to tiptoe around the deal to ensure that everything can run as smoothly as possible.With that in mind, the latest news from Sky Sports claims that club-to-club contact is still yet to occur between Liverpool and PSG over a move for Barcola.Journalist Mark McAdam explained the situation as he said: "There has still been no club-to-club contact between PSG and Liverpool at this stage over Bradley Barcola.“He is a player Liverpool very much admire, but there’s no point slinging in an offer if they don’t believe that they’re close to getting a deal done.“If PSG want £145 million ($195 million), then what’s the point of putting in an offer for £100 million ($134 million)?

It’s going to get rejected, isn’t it? Therefore, they have to have some sensible conversations where they can get it down a bit from £145 million ($195 million) because they’re never going to pay that.Liverpool is lining up a bid for Bradley Barcola(Image: Getty Images)“We know Bradley Barcola doesn’t really see a future at PSG and he’s open to a potential move, and Liverpool would be a brilliant destination for him.”Even though that club-to-club contact is seemingly yet to happen, according to the report, it's clear that PSG is aware that it will be coming in the next few days or weeks.The French club has positioned itself to find replacements, with Maghnes Akliouche from AS Monaco the first arrival for the wide areas, while talks are ongoing for Mika Godts of Ajax and Ferran Torres from Barcelona.Barcola's decision to move on has accelerated those deals, and for Liverpool there is some potential leverage to get a deal done cheaper than the near-$200 million valuation than has been set.It's a move that will continue to frustrate and amuse the Reds fans in equal quantities.

While it's moving slowly, there is a clear strategy for the club to get the deal done in the right way.However, with time ticking towards the close of the window and the start of the new season, there is some hope that progress can speed up at some point soon.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCBradley Barcola