Liverpool Agree €140m Deal for PSG’s Bradley Barcola Ahead of Medical

Package Nears Completion After PSG Breakthrough

This agreement makes the winger the second-most expensive signing in Liverpool history, trailing only the £125m spent on Alexander Isak last year. Paris Saint-Germain will record the transaction as the largest sale in the club’s history.

The deal advanced swiftly after Barcola was omitted from manager Luis Enrique’s matchday squad for Paris Saint-Germain’s 2-2 draw against Rennes, signaling that his departure from the Parc des Princes was imminent. Personal terms between the player and Liverpool are fully understood to be in place, leaving only the administrative medical checks on English soil before his official unveiling.

Squad Succession Planning and Tactical Fit

Liverpool targeted Barcola early in the summer transfer window as a long-term successor to Mohamed Salah, shifting their entire focus to the Frenchman after a pursuit of Yan Diomande ended. During the previous campaign, Barcola made 49 appearances and scored 13 goals for Paris Saint-Germain, though regular minutes were restricted due to competition from attacking options such as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue.

The addition of the 23-year-old forward creates immediate ripple effects regarding squad depth on Merseyside. Media reports indicate that Cody Gakpo’s future has drawn attention from rival Premier League clubs including Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City, as Liverpool weighs potential departures to balance squad dynamics following the investment.