Bradley Barcola’s path to joining Liverpool from PSG is now almost clear

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Pick Liverpool’s new front three with Bradley Barcola in it 👇 Who joins the Frenchman in Andoni Iraola's best attack? Photo Credit: Getty Images/Sarah Stier/FIFA Barcola’s arrival would vastly improve the summer in terms of a ranking, but after weeks of little to no movement, and constant nothing updates, supporters are beginning to grow concerned that Liverpool will not meet Paris Saint-Germain’s asking-price and will let the Frenchman slip through the net.While that will remain a concern until Barcola is signed and sealed, fans should not be concerned.

As PSG advance on the signings of both Ferran Torres and Mika Godts, it looks fairly likely that the deal between the clubs is more or less a formality, and that Liverpool are agreeing to let the European champions to get their ducks in a row before allowing Barcola to go.Liverpool are waiting for PSG to complete their squadIn football transfers, good relationships can take you a long way. Whatever supporters think of Liverpool’s business over the years, that is one thing the Reds have generally been very good at.There have been a few wrinkles, most notably last year’s Alexander Isak saga which so infuriated Newcastle, but, by and large, Liverpool maintain positive relations with clubs across Europe and beyond.READ MORE: Could Rio Ngumoha leave Liverpool?

Goncalo Ramos and Kang In Lee have already left, but with Akliouche, Torres and Godts, it is fairly certain to be three in, three out, with Barcola joining Ramos and Lee in the departure lounge.Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty ImagesPublicly, the stance has been that there is a gap in valuation between the two clubs, and that may be the case to a degree.But, with Liverpool’s interest in Barcola very well known by now, the clubs have to give some kind of official reason behind the delay in the France international’s move to Anfield. This serves as a handy excuse while PSG complete their business.Barcola’s move will advance quickly Once Torres and Godts are through the door in Paris, it should be expected that Barcola’s exit then happens extremely swiftly.Fans shouldn’t be surprised if the difference in valuation between Liverpool and PSG suddenly disappears, and an agreement is reached.Some supporters won’t be happy about this strategy, and would prefer the Reds to push ahead and do their business regardless of what PSG do or do not want themselves.But the French side are growing in power in the landscape of European and world football, and there is no harm in keeping them onside for Liverpool.