NewzLiverpool have stepped up their interest in Paris St-Germain’s Bradley Barcola and are preparing an opening bid. Barcola, 23, has been identified as the primary option for Liverpool as they look to replace Mohamed Salah, who left at the end of last season. The France winger is valued by PSG at around £145m.
Such a fee would break the British transfer record but those at Anfield are keen on striking a deal closer to the £100m mark. Barcola has two years left on his contract but is understood to be keen on a move to the Reds and a new challenge after falling down the pecking order at PSG. Liverpool had initially wanted Yan Diomande but the RB Leipzig winger is now set to join Real Madrid.
Fans ‘flabbergasted’ by PSG valuation We asked if you think the quotation for Barcola is a fair one. Here are some of your comments: John: Truly flabbergasted at his price. Not denying his quality and potential but when you hear Vinicius Jr is valued at £137m you have to give your head a scratch.
A big signing for the new manager makes sense – get the season started with a buzz. Realistically we still need to look at the back four conundrum though. Kate: I think it’s scandalous the amount of money paid for these players!
If you want the best around then they know you’ll pay but look what happened last season. I’m on the fence here, I do want Barcola but at that price, I think we should invest in quality, experienced defenders instead. Iraola knows how to get the best out of what we’ve got.
Andrew: Ridiculous amount of money. Can Barcola actually last a full 90 minutes? He seemed to be subbed between 60 and 70 mins.
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