Liverpool's desperate hunt for Barcola after Salah exit

Liverpool have opened club‑to‑club talks with Paris Saint‑Germain to sign France winger Bradley Barcola, 3, 2026, at 2:56 PM GMT+1, after the club lost legendary forward Mohamed Salah at the end of last season.

The Reds are desperate to bolster their attack this summer, with question marks looming over the futures of Cody Gakpo, Harvey Elliott and Federico Chiesa. Salah's departure has left a clear gap in Liverpool's forward options.

Bradley Barcola, a 23‑year‑old France international, has emerged as Liverpool's top target. He has been described as "phenomenal" by Gianluigi Donnarumma and praised by Luis Enrique as the best passer in Ligue 1.

Paris Saint‑Germain’s valuation for Barcola is understood to be around £145 million, but Liverpool have indicated willingness to go above €100 million (£87 million) to secure the deal. The club hopes to lower the price in negotiations.

Talks are ongoing and Barcola is very keen to move to Anfield, Romano said. "Next week, new contacts prepared between Liverpool and Paris Saint‑Germain for Bradley Barcola," he explained in his latest YouTube video.

Romano added that the transfer is not imminent and could become a saga this summer. He noted that the outcome depends on how much Liverpool want to spend and that PSG’s conditions are expensive.

Barcola shone at the recent World Cup, reaching the semi‑finals with France, scoring three goals and providing one assist in eight games. His performances have raised his profile across Europe.

Luis Enrique’s endorsement highlights Barcola’s fit in Andoni Iraola’s attack, alongside Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak. The winger’s speed, creativity and skill match Liverpool’s tactical needs.

Tottenham have also made contact over a deal for Barcola, showing the player’s high demand across the Premier League.

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