Liverpool handed Bradley Barcola boost as rival rules out transfer - 'We have finished'
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsBradley BarcolaLiverpool will be aiming to get a deal done for Bradley Barcola as it prepares an opening bid, and one potential rival for his signature now looks to have dropped out of the raceLiverpool is lining up a bid for Bradley Barcola(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool may have one less team to worry about now in its pursuit of Bradley Barcola, with Bayern Munich having seemingly ruled itself out of the running for his signature.The Paris Saint-Germain winger has become the Reds’ primary target as they continue their search for Mohamed Salah’s replacement. Having missed out on Yan Diomande, Liverpool is now preparing to step things up with Barcola.The 23-year-old has already opened the door to a transfer this summer, having decided against signing a new contract in the French capital after falling down the pecking order under Luis Enrique, and with PSG bolstering its attacking options even further during the current window.Liverpool is now preparing to launch a first bid.
It will take some negotiating with PSG if it is to land its man, with the Reds said to be opening with an offer of around $106 million (£80M) while the European champions value him at $193 million (€170M).Adding more pressure on the transfer chase is that Liverpool isn’t the only club to have been linked with Barcola. I was smiling at the names being linked with us, as these rumors are zero percent true."Although Bayern looks to be out of the running for Barcola, Liverpool may still face competition from Premier League rival Arsenal.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.The Gunners were reported to have been prioritizing a sensational move for Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr, with the Brazilian having just a year left on his contract at the Bernabeu. The winger looks likely to stay put in the Spanish capital though, which may lead to Mikel Arteta’s side turning its attention to Barcola.Sky Sports claims that Arsenal will keep an eye on Vinicius' situation, but has Barcola lined up as an alternative, which may lead to it vying with Liverpool for his signature.Away from Barcola, Liverpool has other alternatives in mind, including FC Koln’s Said El Mala, Lille’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo and Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCBradley BarcolaTransfersParis Saint-Germain FCFC Bayern Munich