Liverpool’s £130‑£140m sprint for Barcola could reshape the Reds

Liverpool are reported to be negotiating a fee of around £130‑£140 million for Paris Saint‑Germain winger Bradley Barcola, with some sources suggesting £111‑£128 million could also secure the 23‑year‑old France international before the September 1 deadline.

CommentsSportopinionChris Burns Senior Sports Writer06:00, 26 Aug 2026View 4 ImagesAndoni Iraola will be hoping to add to his Liverpool squad (Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images).

With less than a week until the September 1 transfer deadline, Andoni Iraola's side were held 2‑2 by Newcastle United on the opening weekend of the Premier League. The game showed exactly what the Reds are lacking, namely direct pace in wide areas and stability in the midfield.

Why Liverpool chase Barcola

Paris Saint‑Germain winger Barcola, 23, has been a top target for Liverpool this summer and the Reds must get the deal over the line. Luis Enrique’s side are said to be looking for a fee of around £130‑£140 million to part ways with the France international, while Barcola’s desire to join Anfield could help bridge the gap.

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Rio Ngumoha, who struggled on the right wing against Newcastle, looks a natural fit on the left, and with Barcola on the Reds’ roster, he will have healthy competition for the left flank and mentorship from the French star.

What the deal means for both clubs

Liverpool are reportedly willing to let Cody Gakpo leave, with Spurs and Manchester City interested, in order to finalise deals for Barcola and fellow target Yankuba Minteh. The arrival of Barcola would give the Reds the direct pace they lacked against Newcastle United.

For PSG, selling Barcola for a fee in the £130‑£140 million range would provide substantial funds to reinvest, while the France international would fulfill his ambition to play in the Premier League.

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We note that the move, if completed, would mark a decisive end‑point to Liverpool’s summer activity, delivering the speed on the wings that the Red side have been missing.