{
  "id": 1583034,
  "title": "Barcola and Mbaye Boost Hinted in French Super Cup",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/barcola-and-mbaye-boost-hinted-in-french-super-cup",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T22:51:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/barcola-mbaye-boost-hinted-french-225158954.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Paris Saint-Germain's French forwards Ibrahim Mbaye, number 49, and Bradley Barcola, number 29, along with midfielder Desire Doue, number 14, were spotted in a training session on May 20, 2026, ahead of their upcoming UEFA Champions League final against English club Arsenal FC at the PSG Campus in Poissy, north-west of Paris. Following Barcola and Mbaye's exclusion from the French Super Cup squad, speculation is mounting that both players may soon be moving on.\n\nReports suggest that Mbaye and Liverpool have reached an agreement on personal terms, while Barcola has long expressed interest in joining Liverpool. The focus now seems to be on finalizing the financial details between the two clubs. Although PSG coach Luis Enrique did not comment on potential moves, the recent signing of Mika Godts indicates that PSG is preparing for at least one departure.\n\nLiverpool's move to sign both Barcola and Mbaye is estimated to be a staggering £145 million for Barcola and £150 million for both players, which has been deemed highly unlikely but not entirely implausible. Coach Luis Enrique emphasized the team's ambition on Saturday, stating that changes are necessary and that players who do not fully embrace the PSG ethos should be replaced. Liverpool, of course, would welcome the opportunity to be involved in the transfer process.",
  "summary": "Could the Reds be in for a double?",
  "key_points": [
    "Ibrahim Mbaye and Bradley Barcola spotted in PSG training ahead of Champions League final.",
    "Both players rumored to be moving to Liverpool following Super Cup exclusion.",
    "PSG preparing for potential departure with recent signing of Mika Godts."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}