Liverpool set sights on Barcola as summer priority

Liverpool have placed 23‑year‑old winger Barcola at the top of their summer transfer agenda, aiming to boost an attack that has struggled for consistency. Reports in July indicated the Reds were preparing a first bid for the player, whose market value PSG estimates at €170 million (£145.3 million).

Offer preparations and valuation

reported in July that Liverpool were readying an initial offer for Barcola, the 23‑year‑old French forward. PSG have placed his valuation at €170 million, equivalent to £145.3 million. The report suggests the club views the striker as a key addition to their offensive line‑up.

It remains unclear whether Andoni Iraola’s side has submitted an official proposal for Barcola, and the transfer window has been quiet for the past two weeks. No public statements have confirmed an offer from the coach’s staff.

French daily L’Équipe claims Liverpool are poised to revive their interest in the former Lyon attacker after the weekend, indicating the club’s pursuit is ongoing despite the recent calm. The outlet adds that Liverpool’s scouting department has been monitoring the player closely.

Barcola’s PSG record and competition

Barcola joined Paris Saint‑Germain in August 2023 for €45 million (£38.4 million), arriving from Lyon. Since his arrival, he has built a reputation as one of the world’s premier wingers, noted for his explosive speed.

During his time at PSG, Barcola has collected 12 trophies, including back‑to‑back Champions League titles in 2025 and 2026. These successes underline his contribution to a dominant European side.

Nevertheless, he has struggled to displace the established attacking trio of Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in Luis Enrique’s starting eleven. The competition for wing positions remains intense.

The Parisian club also signed fellow wingers Maghnes Akliouche and Mika Godts this summer, further intensifying the competition for a place in the starting eleven.