Bradley Barcola's Liverpool links have moved into a more serious phase after another omission from Paris Saint Germain's plans. He was left out of the squad for the Trophée des Champions defeat to Lens on Sunday, and he was also an unused substitute in the 2-1 UEFA Super Cup win over Aston Villa the previous week. Fabrizio Romano said Monday would be a crucial day and that talks between Liverpool and PSG should accelerate.
PSG's selection calls
That pair of omissions matters because Barcola is not a fringe body on the edge of the squad. He has made 49 appearances across competitions this season, scored 13 goals and added 7 assists. PSG have still used him heavily, but the last two team sheets suggest the picture around him has changed fast.
Luis Enrique swerved the subject after Barcola was left out against Lens, replying, "Thank you, goodbye." That was the clearest public sign yet that PSG do not want the discussion dragged out in front of the cameras.
Liverpool's push and PSG's price
Romano's latest update was much more direct about the market. He said, "Liverpool are negotiating for Barcola. Liverpool are confident for Barcola. Liverpool are pushing for Barcola. I expect this deal to accelerate." He also said Liverpool have a verbal agreement on personal terms with Barcola, though that remains Romano's report rather than a club confirmation.
The fee side is still messy. PSG have reportedly valued Barcola at around £130million in one report, around £145million in another, and TEAMtalk said the club had been seeking close to £200million combined for Barcola and Ibrahima Mbaye. Those figures do not point in the same direction, but they all suggest PSG are willing to make Liverpool work for it.
PSG's own recruitment has only increased that pressure. Romano listed a crowded forward group that already includes Desire Doue, Ousmane Demebele, Khvicha Kvaraskhelia, Ferran Torres, Mika Goots and Maghnes Akliouche, while PSG have also added Mika Godts, Maghnes Akliouche and Ferran Torres to the attack. In that setting, Barcola's route to regular football looks less secure than it did earlier in the summer.
Romano's line about Monday is the one to keep an eye on. The negotiations are already open, PSG have left Barcola out twice in a week, and Liverpool now appear ready to test how far the French club want to go before the window moves on.
FAQ
Will Liverpool keep pushing to sign Bradley Barcola?
The reporting points that way. Liverpool are said to be negotiating for Bradley Barcola, Fabrizio Romano said the deal should accelerate, and he added that Liverpool have a verbal agreement on personal terms. PSG left Barcola out against Lens and he was also an unused substitute in the 2-1 UEFA Super Cup win over Aston Villa.
Why is Bradley Barcola being linked with Liverpool now?
PSG's attack has become crowded and Barcola has been left out in two straight selection calls. He was omitted against Lens on Sunday and was an unused substitute in the 2-1 UEFA Super Cup win over Aston Villa the previous week. Romano also said Monday would be a crucial day for talks.
How strong is Bradley Barcola's output this season?
Barcola has still produced 49 appearances, 13 goals and 7 assists across competitions. Those numbers show why Liverpool are interested, even with PSG's attack now packed with more options and his place under pressure.
Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 4 outlets. How we work →
