Liverpool learn whether Bradley Barcola’s move from PSG is still likely before facing Newcastle
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Liverpool fans switch their attention away from the transfer window and firmly back on the pitch this Sunday, with the Premier League season finally beginning for Andoni Iraola’s side.But while the Reds will be fully focused on kicking off the campaign in the right way and beating Newcastle, supporters are still wary that so much needs to be done in terms of new arrivals.The big one is Bradley Barcola, whose prospective move from Paris Saint-Germain has been dragging on for much of the summer. But while anxiety is starting to grow that the Frenchman may not end up at Liverpool, French journalist Fabrice Hawkins provided a positive update before the Reds’ match against Newcastle.
Pick Liverpool’s new front three with Bradley Barcola in it 👇 Who joins the Frenchman in Andoni Iraola's best attack? Photo Credit: Getty Images/Sarah Stier/FIFA Barcola is still expected to join LiverpoolAlthough there has been a gap in valuation between Liverpool and PSG on Barcola for what has felt like months, there has always appeared to be a confidence from Anfield that the deal would eventually get done.And according to Hawkins, that confidence is well-founded.Taking to X on Sunday morning, the French reporter replied to a question from a fan who had asked if there were any ‘new or significant’ updates in regards to Barcola’s potential switch to Liverpool.Photo by Nicolas Gaudin/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Liverpool vs Newcastle LIVE | All the action from St James’ Park“Negotiations are ongoing,” Hawkins replied.
“The trend is toward a departure, but for the moment there is no agreement between the clubs.”Meanwhile, Barcola has been left out of PSG’s squad this weekend for the second match in succession.After missing last week’s Trophees des Champions defeat against Lens, the 23-year-old was not named in Luis Enrique’s group who will travel to Rennes for Sunday’s Ligue kick-off. Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox