FSG can use little-known partnership with PSG president to seal Bradley Barcola transfer

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsBradley BarcolaLiverpool continues to push for the signing of Bradley Barcola in the summer transfer window, where negotiations seem to be reaching a delicate stage.Bradley Barcola continues to be linked with a transfer to Liverpool(Image: (Photo by Tnani Badreddine/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images))Bradley Barcola's move to Liverpool appears to be one of the transfer sagas of the summer. The Reds have been monitoring the France international for some time, but all of the pieces need to fall into place for a deal to get over the line.So far, some of those pieces have fallen perfectly.

The winger has seemingly turned down the prospect of extending his contract with the European champions, while opening himself up to the prospect of moving elsewhere.That was followed by PSG understanding that this summer would be the ideal time to maximize his value in the transfer market with a possible sale.Since then, Barcola has seemingly opened the doors to a switch to Liverpool, all setting up the conditions for the Reds to finally enter talks to sign the marquee arrival of the summer.That was just the start for Richard Hughes and the recruitment team, as the next challenge is to get an agreement with PSG sealed for the winger, with a gap between the teams and their valuation of the player.It's another area that could take some time for progress to be made, but Liverpool may have a secret weapon in the club's arsenal thanks to the owners, FSG.L'Equipe reports that all parties remain confident that a deal can be struck, while PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is set to get involved in discussions.Al-Khelaifi seemingly has a positive relationship with Liverpool owners FSG, with the soccer world and the business world colliding and seeing the two combine in other deals elsewhere.Both Liverpool and PSG has the private equity firm Arctos as a minority stakeholder in each club, which provides a bridge between the two to help create dialogue.That partnership may help escalate the transfer discussions beyond the sporting departments and into the boardroom, where a deal could be accelerated.PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi paid Liverpool the ultimate compliment(Image: Getty Images)It remains to be seen how that move for Barcola will now progress, but there is certainly work to be done to reach a common ground between Liverpool and PSG on the transfer valuation front.That move is separate to the Reds' pursuit of Ibrahim Mbaye, who also plays for Les Parisiens, with the winger emerging as another target for the club this summer.It's unclear whether those talks Al-Khelaifi is set for will include some discussion over the Senegalese international, but the relationship between the president and FSG certainly won't harm that move either.It all sets up a rather important few weeks for Liverpool, which will be crucial for improving Andoni Iraola's options.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCBradley BarcolaParis Saint-Germain FC