PSG sets new Bradley Barcola transfer valuation after contract talks end with Liverpool target
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLiverpool has been heavily linked with a move for PSG forward Bradley Barcola this summer, and the France international has now reportedly made a decision on his futureBradley Barcola of France and PSG(Image: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)Liverpool have received a significant lift in their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola. The Reds have been strongly linked with the France international as they look to bolster their attacking wide options this summer following the departure of Mohamed Salah.Barcola featured prominently for the French national side during the summer's World Cup, playing a pivotal role in helping Les Bleus reach the semi-final before they were eliminated by eventual winners Spain.Speculation surrounding the 23-year-old's future at PSG has intensified throughout the summer, with mounting rumors suggesting a departure from the back-to-back Champions League winners could materialize during the current window.A fresh development regarding Barcola has now emerged that may offer Liverpool genuine encouragement that a deal could be struck in the coming weeks.French publication L'Equipe has revealed that Barcola has opted against signing a new contract with PSG, following prolonged speculation that an extension with the Ligue 1 giants was being considered.Barcola's existing deal with PSG is due to run until the summer of 2028, and the forward is now widely expected to be linked with a switch away from the French capital over the coming weeks.The report suggests that Barcola has rejected the opportunity to commit his future to PSG by signing fresh terms, and now finds himself at a crossroads regarding his next move.
Liverpool are among the clubs named in the report as having shown an interest in signing Barcola, though they will face stiff competition from Arsenal, Chelsea and Bayern Munich.Bradley Barcola appears open to a transfer(Image: Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)Fabrizio Romano has reported that Barcola has made Liverpool his priority destination should he depart PSG, with the Reds now awaiting word on what the French club would require for the forward's signature. And reports suggest the European champions have set a new valuation of $194M (£145m) which would break Liverpool's transfer record.It has been a relatively subdued transfer window for Liverpool thus far this summer, with Victor Munoz and Jeremy Jacquet the only new arrivals to the squad from last season.Andoni Iraola and his side are currently stateside for their pre-season tour and secured a 4-2 victory over Sunderland in Nashville in their opening fixture of the campaign on Saturday evening.It now remains to be seen what moves Liverpool will make between now and the close of the summer transfer window on September 1, and whether Barcola will stay at PSG or make the switch to a new club.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FC