Liverpool now preparing for fresh "talks" over signing of "great" player - Sky journalist

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Liverpool are preparing for further “talks” over the signing of Paris Saint-Germain ace Bradley Barcola, according to Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg. The Frenchman now firmly looks to be the Reds’ leading summer transfer target out wide, with constant reports linking him with a move to Anfield, including one from Fabrizio Romano on Sunday: “Liverpool have been leading the race for Bradley Barcola since April – and they are working on the deal.

Understand Barcola’s open to the move and gives priority to LFC project if they can get a deal done with PSG. Liverpool, waiting for PSG indications on price/details.” Now, Plettenberg has provided a new update on the current situation, saying “talks” are planned for Monday, as Liverpool look to strike a high-profile deal: “Liverpool are now set to do everything they can to sign Bradley Barcola before Deadline Day.

Barcola is open to leaving PSG this summer.” A statement signing that Liverpool must get done At this point, it would be a surprise if Barcola wasn’t a Liverpool player come the start of the new season, with everything pointing towards the move going through. But once you do, you know he’s a great guy.” Barcola isn’t yet a completely polished winger, with more consistency required in the final third and his all-round performances, but Andoni Iraola will no doubt believe he can take him to new heights.