Fabrizio Romano: 'Understand' Liverpool have opened official talks with PSG for Bradley Barcola

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PSG’s valuation sits well above Liverpool’s opening benchmark, meaning a deal is not deemed imminent as talks over fee structure and payment terms continue.However, the player’s clear preference has given Anfield chiefs a significant boost in negotiations.Taking to X, transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano broke the latest update on the saga:"Understand official club to club talks between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain for Bradley Barcola have started. #LFC indicated initial bid value over €100m, still far from PSG requests — but talks are on."🚨🔴 Understand official club to club talks between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain for Bradley Barcola have started.#LFC indicated initial bid value over €100m, still far from PSG requests — but talks are on.Barcola wants Liverpool, as exclusively revealed since May. pic.twitter.com/0AnsWpuklP— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 3, 2026He subsequently added:"Barcola wants Liverpool, as exclusively revealed since May."Having monitored the winger throughout the spring and early summer, Liverpool have now formally stepped up their interest by engaging directly with PSG officials.While an official formal offer has yet to be formally accepted by the Ligue 1 champions, the initiation of direct contact represents a vital breakthrough in a pursuit that had previously been conducted at arm's length."It's not a surprise if you follow the channel, one of the biggest exclusive of the summer, when all people say that Barcola was untouchable for Paris Saint-Germain. Liverpool will try for Barcola.

Now it's time to make it happen on club side, because the player Barcola wants to go to Liverpool.Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano detailed the trajectory of the negotiations and confirmed that further discussions are already scheduled."Next week, new contacts prepared between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain for Bradley Barcola," Romano said."It's not a surprise if you follow the channel, one of the biggest exclusive of the summer, when all people say that Barcola was untouchable for Paris Saint-Germain. Liverpool will try for Barcola.

Now it's time to make it happen on club side, because the player Barcola wants to go to Liverpool."Barcola is more than open to joining Liverpool project. So negotiations are going to take place for Barcola, but don't forget that the player wants to go to Liverpool, and that Liverpool consider Barcola their top, top target."The aggressive push for Barcola comes during a pivotal transfer window for Liverpool, as head coach Andoni Iraola continues to reshape the squad he inherited from former manager Arne Slot.Following the departure of Mohamed Salah at the end of last season, Liverpool's hierarchy has prioritized securing a high-caliber, long-term successor capable of operating across the frontline.