Liverpool latest: Bradley Barcola transfer gets green light as Reds told to pay huge fee

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An update over Liverpool target Bradley Barcola has surfaced after an agreement was madeEach passing day in the transfer window presents Liverpool with a fresh chance to bolster their squad. However, Liverpool have been informed they will need to part with an eye-watering sum to land the winger.Liverpool told to pay massive feeFrench publication L'équipe have reported that PSG have slapped a staggering £128million price tag on Barcola.

PSG are also understood to be eager to sign Maghnes Akliouche from AS Monaco, potentially providing Barcola with additional incentive to seek first-team opportunities elsewhere.Nevertheless, it appears probable that even if Barcola is available and interested, the asking price will present a significant hurdle.Bradley Barcola agreementTwo former strikers have concurred that Barcola could prove a season-defining acquisition for the Reds. Ex-Liverpool forward Emile Heskey believes securing the PSG star would represent a remarkable coup.Heskey told BOYLE Sports: "Signing Bradley Barcola would be an amazing coup for Liverpool because he provides the pace and directness we've been missing on the left wing.

We've been spoiled with Sadio Mané and Luis Díaz, and now we need Barcola to get the fans off their seats again."Liverpool looked to have missed out on Yan Diomande to PSG, but that could open the door to Barcola leaving, it would be a statement signing for Andoni Iraola that's for sure."While former Everton and Man United forward Louis Saha believes Barcola possesses the qualities required to reach the pinnacle of the game.Saha told Live Football Tickets: "Bradley Barcola is a terrific player. His confidence will improve ten-fold once that happens, and then he will be a way more dangerous player."He has enormous potential, and I'm not surprised Liverpool are looking at him.