Liverpool has placed Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola at the top of its summer transfer priority list following a shift in market targets, according to reports from caughtoffside.
com and football365. com in July 2026.
The move comes after Liverpool's initial target, Yan Diomande of RB Leipzig, preferred a move to Paris Saint-Germain, forcing Anfield officials to pivot to the 23-year-old French international who is currently playing in the World Cup.
Liverpool's Long-Standing Interest
An unnamed industry source shared details regarding the recruitment team's advanced scouting efforts and long-term interest in securing the winger.
"Liverpool plan to go all in for Barcola," said an anonymous source close to the negotiations.
A second well-connected figure in the football agent industry noted that the French club remains hesitant to lower its financial demands despite the player's potential availability.
"Liverpool love Barcola and they're ready to invest in a top winger," said another anonymous source.
Journalist Fabrizio Romano outlined the financial scale required to pry the attacker away from the current Ligue 1 champions during an update on the evolving situation.
"It has to be a big proposal. So it's on Liverpool, for example," said Fabrizio Romano, football journalist.
Romano further clarified that the Merseyside club has maintained a consistent interest in the winger over a prolonged period of time.
"Liverpool have Barcola on top of their list, so Barcola is always on Liverpool's list. I told you this for months.
I always told you, don't forget Barcola," said Fabrizio Romano.
The journalist emphasized that any progression in the transfer depends heavily on the financial packages presented to Paris Saint-Germain management.
"And now here we are with Barcola as a serious target for Liverpool, but obviously it depends financially what they can do in order to reach an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain, so we have to keep a close eye on Barcola," said Fabrizio Romano.
Addressing fans and public speculation regarding Barcola's personal club preferences, Romano explained that the player is focusing strictly on international duties for the time being.
"Many of you keep asking me, 'is it true that Barcola prefers one club more than another?'
At this stage, I can guarantee that Barcola is keeping everything open," said Fabrizio Romano.
He also confirmed that the French champions are expecting an exceptionally high financial package to sanction any sale this summer.
"First point, while he is at the World Cup with France, nothing will happen. Second point, PSG want big money," said Fabrizio Romano.
Furthermore, Romano revealed that the club's administrative stance on the player's future has softened compared to previous seasons.
"Third point, Barcola is not considered an untouchable player by PSG. He's important for PSG, but he's not untouchable," said Fabrizio Romano.
This shift in squad planning means the capital club remains open to negotiations if an extraordinary offer is brought to the table.
"It means that PSG would be happy to continue with him, but if a big proposal arrives to the player and also PSG, we have to keep an eye on Barcola," said Fabrizio Romano.
Finally, Romano detailed the competitive landscape in England, highlighting Arsenal's alternative focus in the current window.
"Liverpool are there, and also Arsenal. But Arsenal's priority is Morgan Rogers," said Fabrizio Romano.
As reported by goal.
com, newly appointed Liverpool coach Andoni Iraola looks to refresh the frontline with Barcola's high-intensity style, while Arsenal monitors the winger primarily as a secondary contingency plan.
