Liverpool are reportedly ready to make their move for Bradley Barcola. Having already made waves in this transfer window with several high-profile signings, the Reds are said to have identified the French winger as their priority to strengthen their attacking options ahead of the new season.
According to several British media outlets, the Merseyside club are preparing an approach to convince Paris Saint-Germain to part ways with one of their most promising players. However, the deal looks set to be particularly challenging: the Parisian hierarchy have no intention of letting their winger go on the cheap and are intent on setting very high conditions before considering any potential departure.
PSG looks to the English market for benchmarks
To justify the value of their French international, PSG are said to be drawing on the latest blockbuster transactions recorded across the Channel. The transfer of Morgan Rogers, valued at 136 million euros, would thus serve as a reference point in negotiations.
The French champions consider that Bradley Barcola holds a value at least equivalent, if not superior, given his age, potential and performances in Parisian colours. The latest reports from England even mention a valuation that could approach 170 million euros — a figure that above all reflects PSG's desire to keep their winger while capitalising on market inflation to set a particularly prohibitive price tag.
Negotiations barely underway
At this stage, no agreement has yet been reached between the two clubs and talks are said to be only in their earliest stages. PSG, who are under no obligation to sell, are approaching this matter from a position of strength. Liverpool, for their part, are hoping to bring Parisian demands down over the course of negotiations, but are well aware that a major investment will be unavoidable if they are to have any hope of completing the deal.
If the Reds decide to step up their efforts in the coming days, this saga could quickly establish itself as one of the most closely watched stories of the closing stages of this summer transfer window.
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