Liverpool's pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola has received a boost after PSG agreed to a reduced transfer fee, according to the London Evening Standard.
The London Evening Standard reports that a £47 million deal has been confirmed, a figure that aligns with the lower asking price PSG have reportedly set for the France international. The outlet frames this development as a positive step for Liverpool, who have been linked with Barcola throughout the summer window.
The news follows a period of mixed signals regarding the player's future. The Sun reported a "twist" in Liverpool's pursuit of Barcola, while Football365 noted that PSG had performed a U-turn on selling the player, with a new asking price emerging. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, speaking to readliverpoolfc.com, described the update as the "best possible" outcome for Liverpool, according to that outlet.
The reported £47 million figure represents a significant shift from earlier speculation. Liverpool FC, the club's official fan site, characterized the situation as PSG slashing their asking price for the 23-year-old, placing Liverpool in a strong position to complete a deal.
Barcola joined PSG in 2023 and has developed into a regular starter under manager Luis Enrique. His pace and dribbling have made him a key attacking threat in Ligue 1, and he has also earned caps for the French national team.
With the transfer window still open, the next step will be whether Liverpool formalize their interest with a bid matching PSG's revised valuation. The coming days are expected to clarify whether the two clubs can finalize terms.
