Mansion Sports – Liverpool have entered the race to sign French forward Bradley Barcola by submitting a major offer worth more than €100 million for the Paris Saint-Germain winger in an attempt to bring one of the European champions’ brightest young stars to the club this summer.

PSG’s management rejected the offer despite its significant value, maintaining their high valuation of the player. This has marked the beginning of one of the most intriguing transfer sagas of this summer window.

According to French outlet "Foot Mercato", Barcola is at the top of Liverpool’s shortlist to strengthen their attacking line, especially after Yann Diomande’s move to Real Madrid moved closer and The Reds prepared for the possibility of losing Egyptian star Mohamed Salah.

Discussions between the two clubs have already taken place. Liverpool’s management opened negotiations with PSG and submitted an initial offer worth more than €100 million, although the figure remains far below the amount demanded by the French club.

PSG are still requesting a transfer fee of €170 million, according to the report, relying on their strong negotiating position as Barcola’s contract remains valid until the summer of 2028.

Official negotiations between the two clubs began on Monday despite the rejection of the initial offer, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Liverpool hope their first proposal can become the starting point for more serious discussions in the coming days.

Barcola Prefers a Move to Liverpool

Foot Mercato revealed that Barcola would prefer a move to Anfield if a deal can be completed this summer, and that his agent has already held discussions with Liverpool representatives.

The exit door from PSG is no longer completely closed. The French club have begun to soften their stance regarding the possibility of selling their winger after recognizing the player’s desire to seek a new challenge, particularly because he has often been used as a substitute in major matches over the past two seasons. This situation has encouraged Barcola to search for regular playing opportunities elsewhere.

Barcola enjoyed an impressive season with PSG, scoring 13 goals and providing 7 assists in 49 appearances across all competitions.

He further enhanced his reputation through outstanding performances at the 2026 World Cup, scoring three goals and providing one assist, while strengthening his status as one of the most promising attacking talents in European football.

Contract Extension Rejection Increases Speculation

Barcola’s refusal to extend his contract with PSG has further increased speculation regarding his future.

The situation has encouraged Liverpool to continue pursuing his signature despite difficult negotiations and a significant gap between the English club’s offer and PSG’s asking price.

PSG themselves have already begun preparing a plan in case they lose Barcola. They have submitted an official offer to Ajax Amsterdam for 21-year-old winger Mika Godts, who has become one of the options to fill the vacant position should Barcola leave.

Price Gap Remains a Major Obstacle

The valuation difference between the two clubs remains significant. However, the fact that negotiations are continuing has allowed Liverpool to remain optimistic about reaching an agreement in the coming weeks.

This transfer has become one of the most anticipated moves of the summer, with the potential to reshape Liverpool’s attacking structure as the club enters a new chapter of its journey.