Liverpool given "potential opening" in quest to sign £86.5m Champions League-winning star

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Liverpool reportedly have a “potential opening” in their efforts to sign Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola in the summer transfer window. Barcola has been linked with a move to Anfield in recent weeks, with the Frenchman reportedly valued at £86.5m, and journalist Pete O’Rourke has told Football Insider that his lack of football at PSG could aid the Reds: “He’s not starting every major game for PSG, but he is contributing.

He’s normally coming off the bench in all these big Champions League games, which could give Liverpool a potential opening that he could be prised away with regular first-team football. But, I think Paris Saint-Germain are determined to keep hold of Barcola.” Bradley Barcola could excel as key starter for Liverpool Barcola is such a talented player that it almost feels unfair that he isn’t starting every week for PSG, but the world-class attacking quality they have makes it hard for him to break into the team.

He was able to calmly manage the difficult moments post-Newcastle period in the best possible way.” The “potential opening” that O’Rourke mentions can only be a good thing for Liverpool, who will no doubt hope that the promise of being a key starter could appeal to Barcola. He is also a main contributor for This Is Anfield, one of the world's biggest Reds-related sites, where he writes features and news, and covers matchday content.