Bradley Barcola wants Liverpool, but Fabrizio Romano says the move is not close to the finish line. He does not expect anything on Monday or Tuesday, and fresh contacts between Liverpool and Paris Saint Germain are expected next week. The player is open, the clubs are still working, and the fee still looks like the biggest obstacle.
The price gap remains the main problem
The disagreement is over money. One report puts PSG's asking price at around £120 million, while Liverpool are hoping to get the deal done for under £100 million plus add-ons. That gap is wide enough to slow almost any summer move, even when the player side is cooperative.
Barcola's season has also given PSG plenty of reason to hold firm. He has a 7.09 season rating and three goals in eight appearances this season. Those are not outrageous totals, but they are tidy enough to keep his valuation high.
Liverpool need a stronger wide option
Liverpool's interest makes sense in the context of their own season. They finished fifth in the 2025 Premier League with 60 points from 38 matches, and their recent 10-match run included losses to PSG, Manchester United and Aston Villa, plus draws with Brentford and Chelsea.
That does not mean Barcola is a panic buy. It does mean the club are looking at a winger who could raise the level of the attack, while PSG are dealing from a position of strength. Romano's update is basically a reminder that this is still a live transfer, just not one that looks ready to move fast.
Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 4 outlets. How we work →
