Liverpool agree deal up to £123m for PSG’s Barcola

Liverpool have agreed a deal worth up to £123m for Paris St-Germain forward Bradley Barcola, as reported by BBC Sport. The package starts at £106m, with a further £17m available in add-ons.

PSG had initially valued the France winger at £145m, but the Reds have moved in to bridge that gap. Barcola is expected to have a medical this weekend before signing a long-term contract at Anfield.

Agreement and next steps

As BBC Sport notes, Barcola is mainly a left-wing attacker who also can operate on the right or through the middle. His arrival is set to increase questions over Cody Gakpo’s future at Liverpool.

The move fits Liverpool’s need to strengthen their forward line after the departures of Luis Díaz and Mohamed Salah over the past two summers, and it aligns with the club’s broader plan to boost attacking options.

What it means for Liverpool

Barcola’s versatility could also matter with Hugo Ekitike recovering from a serious Achilles injury, while Liverpool look to add quality and depth.

BBC Sport also underlines Barcola’s big-game experience: he joined PSG from Lyon in 2023 for a reported £38.5m, and has since won three Ligue 1 titles and two Champions Leagues, plus two French Cups, the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup.

With France this summer, Barcola scored three goals at the World Cup. Asked about Gakpo before Saturday’s game against Nottingham Forest, Reds boss Andoni Iraola said he cannot guarantee anything, adding that he hopes to keep the 27-year-old on the level he’s shown since returning from the World Cup and his break: «[Gakpo] has been very good… I hope we can keep him…».

Finally, BBC Sport frames the logic on both sides: PSG paid £38m for Barcola and could more than triple that fee if add-ons are met.