PSG considered 4 factors before setting record transfer valuation for Bradley Barcola

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsParis Saint-Germain FCParis Saint-Germain has weighed up four important factors before deciding on Bradley Barcola’s record transfer valuation amid growing interest from Liverpool in the forwardPSG has considered four key factors in its valuation for Bradley Barcola(Image: AP)Paris Saint-Germain has considered four key factors before placing a record transfer valuation on Bradley Barcola.Liverpool has been relatively quiet compared to its Premier League rivals this summer, with the arrivals of Osasuna’s Victor Munoz and Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet the Merseyside club's only deals so far. However, the Reds have identified the PSG winger as their top target to replace Mohamed Salah on the right flank after their pursuit of RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande broke down.PSG is reportedly seeking around $187 million (£140 million) for Barcola, with some reports claiming the valuation could rise to $193 million.

Such a fee would smash the Premier League transfer record, which Liverpool itself broke twice last season with the signings of Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak.The factors behind PSG’s valuation include the fees paid by Chelsea for Morgan Rogers ($158 million/£117 million) and Manchester City for Elliot Anderson ($154 million/£116 million).The club has also considered Barcola’s age, his importance in its two Champions League winning campaigns over the past two seasons, and his status as a regular France international.Timing appears to have been crucial in Liverpool’s pursuit of the France international, with Barcola’s extended World Cup campaign delaying any potential move.Bradley Barcola continues to be linked with a transfer to Liverpool(Image: (Photo by Nicolas Gaudin/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images))The winger is now entering the final two years of his PSG contract and has reportedly decided against committing his future to the club, opening the door for the Reds to make their move.With Barcola currently enjoying a post-tournament break, Liverpool is ready to accelerate its pursuit and push for a deal before the transfer window closes.Arsenal and Bayern Munich are also reportedly monitoring Barcola’s situation, with the German champions viewing him as a potential alternative if Michael Olise departs for Real Madrid.However, that move now appears less likely after Real Madrid turned its attention toward signing Diomande.According to Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, Liverpool has opened talks with both Barcola’s representatives and PSG as the Reds look to establish the conditions required for a potential transfer.The move is described as “complicated” and is expected to depend heavily on whether both clubs can agree on suitable financial terms. However, the Reds are determined to push ahead with a deal as they look to strengthen Andoni Iraola’s attacking options.PSG head coach Luis Enrique is understood to want only players fully committed to the club, meaning Barcola could face a difficult situation if he remains in Paris after making his desire to leave clear.Iraola has made it clear that signing a new right winger is a priority for Liverpool this summer.

However, the Reds still have other areas of the squad to address, with Joe Gomez’s injury highlighting the need for additional defensive reinforcements.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Paris Saint-Germain FCLiverpool FCAndoni IraolaFrance football team