Liverpool agree £123m deal for PSG's Barcola

Liverpool have inked a £123m deal to secure Paris St-Germain's forward Bradley Barcola. Initially worth £145m to PSG, the Reds have secured a package valued at £106m with potential add-ons totaling £17m. The 23-year-old is set to undergo a medical this weekend before signing a lengthy contract at Anfield. Right-footed Barcola prefers the left wing, a move that could impact Cody Gakpo's future at Liverpool, who are also in search of a right-winger, having already examined options like Brighton's Yankuba Minteh and Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr.

Barcola previously played for Lyon before transferring to PSG in 2023 for £38.5m, where he lifted multiple domestic titles. Liverpool's move to sign Barcola follows the departures of Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah, aiming to strengthen their attacking lineup. Barcola, who earned three Ligue 1 titles, two Champions Leagues, and other accolades during his time in Paris, can also operate as a right winger or centrally.

He can provide cover for injured Alexander Isak while recovering Hugo Ekitike. Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola expressed uncertainty about Gakpo's future but hopes to retain the 27-year-old at the club. The fee for Barcola exceeds a record £123m for a player leaving Ligue 1. The Frenchman's arrival at Anfield is expected to bring star power and significant quality to a potentially formidable Liverpool attack, provided Isak and Wirtz can maintain their form.