Liverpool have paused negotiations for Bradley Barcola until the final 10 days of the transfer window. Paris Saint Germain are still asking for around £145 million, while the French champions keep moving on their wider attacking plan, with Mika Godts closing in on a move that is expected to be worth around €50 million.
PSG's stance on the fee
Fabrizio Romano said Liverpool are still in daily contact with PSG over Barcola and that the player has already reached a verbal agreement on personal terms. He added that Barcola wants the move to Liverpool and that fresh contacts took place between the clubs on Thursday.
The sticking point remains the valuation. Romano said the negotiations now depend on finding the right financial agreement. PSG, who finished first in Ligue 1 in 2025, are not negotiating from a weak position and have no obvious need to lower their price quickly.
There is a real gap in the valuations being discussed, with some reports pushing the price much higher than others, but the repeated figure around £145 million is the one that matters most for Liverpool right now.
PSG's replacement plan
PSG's move for Godts is the part that keeps this story open. If the club are already pushing ahead with another winger, the Barcola exit stays in play as well, even if it is not close to being settled.
That is where Liverpool's pause makes sense. They are not walking away from the deal, but they are waiting for the market to shift before going back in. PSG also finished 11th in the 2025 Champions League standings, which is another reason they may be willing to keep reshaping the attack rather than standing still.
Barcola's appeal is obvious enough. He recorded 20 goal contributions for PSG last season despite not playing regularly, and Liverpool clearly think the upside is worth chasing. The final question is still the same one that has sat over the talks from the start: whether PSG's price drops enough for Liverpool to restart properly in the final 10 days.
FAQ
Will Bradley Barcola still move to Liverpool this window?
The move is still alive, but Liverpool have paused negotiations until the final 10 days of the transfer window. Fabrizio Romano says Liverpool remain in contact with Paris Saint Germain, Barcola wants the move, and the deal depends on a financial agreement.
Why have Liverpool paused talks for Bradley Barcola?
Liverpool have paused negotiations because Paris Saint Germain are asking for around £145 million. Romano says the clubs are still trying to find the right financial agreement, and PSG are not under pressure after finishing first in Ligue 1 in 2025.
What is PSG doing while the Barcola talks stall?
Paris Saint Germain are moving ahead with a replacement plan led by Mika Godts. The proposed deal for the Ajax winger is expected to be worth around €50 million, which suggests PSG are planning for more than one attacking change.
Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 5 outlets. How we work →
