Liverpool near £120m move for PSG's Bradley Barcola

Liverpool are said to be within days of finalising a £120m agreement to bring Paris St-Germain forward Bradley Barcola to Anfield. The French club is reportedly willing to sell the 23‑year‑old after the club’s transfer window deadline approaches, giving the Reds a chance to strengthen their attack before the Premier League and Champions League campaigns resume.

Barcola, who has shown flashes of pace and technical ability in Ligue 1, offers Liverpool a different profile to the current forward line. His work rate and ability to link play could complement the team’s existing attacking options, providing manager Jürgen Klopp with more flexibility in squad rotation.

The potential signing has reignited speculation about striker Cody Gakpo’s future at Anfield. Gakpo has been a key target for the club’s recruitment, yet his role has been uncertain since his arrival, and the arrival of a new forward could influence his playing time and contract negotiations.

With the Premier League fixtures set to resume in September, Liverpool’s decision on Barcola could have immediate tactical implications. A new forward would alter the dynamic of the front three and could force the club to rethink its approach to the 2025–26 season.

Both clubs are expected to finalize the paperwork before the transfer window closes on 31 August. If the deal is completed, Barcola would join the Reds on a five‑year contract, potentially setting the stage for a new chapter in the club’s pursuit of domestic and European success.