Bradley Barcola in action for PSG (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Liverpool could reportedly get a major boost in talks over Bradley Barcola in the coming 24 to 48 hours, according to Ben Jacobs.
It seems the Reds are aiming for a breakthrough in negotiations with Paris Saint‑Germain, and there are indications that they have lowered their asking price.
The exact fee Liverpool might have to pay PSG for Barcola remains unclear, though Jacobs notes that some sources mention figures around £120 million.
See below as Jacobs discusses the latest on Barcola to Liverpool, confirming reports from elsewhere about the Merseyside club seeking clarity from PSG on this deal…
This saga has dragged on for much of the summer, but Liverpool fans can take encouragement from Jacobs’ update.
“[There was a] key meeting yesterday as Liverpool try to get a bit more clarity now. If they don’t have an agreement in principle for Barcola this week, it’s not necessarily ideal to be leaving that until the final minutes of the window, especially when you still may need to resolve Gakpo and they want another attacker in,” Jacobs said.
“Liverpool are pushing now to see whether they can make a breakthrough, and that could potentially come as early as the next 24 to 48 hours.
“The price has definitely dropped from €170 million [£145.7 million], but how low is a point of debate among sources. Some say £120 million; others still say a little bit higher than that.”
The original £145 million asking price for Barcola certainly seemed far too high, considering that the France international has never been a regular starter at the Parc des Princes.
However, this is clearly a young player with immense potential, and £120 million might not end up looking too bad in the current market, which has seen a large number of inflated fees this summer.
Liverpool’s struggle to sign wingers
LFC really need to secure a winger signing quickly after stalled progress on Barcola, and with other targets also failing to materialise.
See below as Fabrizio Romano has reported on Liverpool having a £50 million bid rejected for Ismaila Sarr, which also follows them failing to convince Brighton to sell Yankuba Minteh…
??? Crystal Palace reject £50m bid from Liverpool for Ismaila Sarr.#CPFC insist on plan to keep the winger after two bids rejected from Galatasaray and now one from Liverpool too. pic.twitter.com/IaI2YTwdOf
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 26, 2026
?? EXCLUSIVE: Liverpool open talks to sign Ismaila Sarr as new winger! ???
Move follows Minteh deal called off due to Brighton requests.#LFC sent a proposal worth around £50m for Senegal winger who’s keen on move.
Crystal Palace already rejected two bids from Galatasaray. pic.twitter.com/zQm40sXo8n
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 26, 2026
Liverpool could do with signing Barcola and probably one more, especially if Cody Gakpo leaves.
The Netherlands international hasn’t been entirely convincing during his time at Anfield, and has been linked with Tottenham.