Liverpool prepares to break another transfer record for Bradley Barcola signing

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCBradley Barcola continues to be linked with a potential transfer to Liverpool this summer, after the Reds opened talks with the player's camp over a possible switch.Liverpool is readying a huge offer to sign Bradley Barcola from PSG(Image: (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP via Getty Images))Liverpool is prepared to break records yet again in the transfer window, as reports claim that a huge offer for PSG star Bradley Barcola could be on the way.It comes as links persist over a potential deal for the France international, with the Reds currently on the lookout for fresh options to bolster the wide areas ahead of next season.Andoni Iraola has already pleaded for a new winger, and considering the exit of Mohamed Salah as a free agent, there is a clear need to add quality to replace such a legendary figure at the club.Barcola has emerged as a top priority target, with Liverpool forced to play the waiting game up until this point to discover whether or not he would be available.As the 23-year-old enters the final two years of his deal, reports claim that he isn't keen on a renewal, which has led to the talk of a possible exit while his valuation is still high.Other reports have since claimed that Liverpool has reached an agreement with Barcola in principle over a move, with talks already being held between Iraola and the player, but with work still to do on the club-to-club side.That could take some time, with a high valuation set by PSG likely to drag out any negotiations, as the Reds look to reach a compromise that works for them.However, with that said, TeamTalk reports that Liverpool is willing to break the club-record transfer fee to land Barcola before the transfer window slams shut.Bradley Barcola has emerged as a summer transfer target for Liverpool(Image: Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)It's claimed that the Reds will be willing to go beyond the fee spent to sign Alexander Isak last summer, which sits at roughly $166 million — which also remains the Premier League record.It's unclear whether the Merseyside outfit will need to surpass that amount, though early claims have suggested that nearly $200 million is the current valuation set by PSG.The fee will be crucial to the deal at hand, which is being valued based on other transfer benchmarks within the Premier League over the past few weeks of the transfer window.Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali, and Morgan Rogers have all moved for fees beyond the $133 million mark, one that sets a precedent for a player like Barcola in the current market.Considering his age, current quality, and potential to grow further, it's clear to see why a deal could be costly for the Reds if it does get done.However, it's whether that becomes feasible for the club, especially after last summer's transfer spend, that makes it a complicated move to get over the line.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FC