Liverpool are close to completing the signing of Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola after reaching an agreement over a deal worth an initial £100m.
The France international has been a long-term target for Liverpool, who have been pursuing him since the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The club are now working to complete the transfer before the Premier League window closes on 1 September.
Paris Saint-Germain have accepted Liverpool’s latest proposal, which includes a further £20m in potential future add-ons. The breakthrough was reported by transfer expert David Ornstein after negotiations between the two clubs continued over the final value of the deal.
Barcola is understood to have agreed personal terms with Liverpool earlier this month, but the French club had previously rejected or remained unconvinced by the offers made for him. That disagreement over the structure and overall value of the transfer prolonged the talks between the two sides.
The proposed move has also affected Barcola’s involvement with Paris Saint-Germain. Luis Enrique has left the forward out of the club’s matchday plans in recent weeks while discussions over his future have continued.
Barcola will not feature for Liverpool in their Premier League home match against Nottingham Forest on 29 August. Instead, the club are expected to use the period around that fixture to complete the remaining formalities of his move to Anfield.
The agreement represents a significant step towards ending a transfer pursuit that began after the World Cup. Liverpool’s previous attempts had failed to convince Paris Saint-Germain, but the latest offer has now secured the required breakthrough.
The initial £100m payment would make Barcola one of Liverpool’s most expensive signings, while the additional £20m could take the total value of the transfer to £120m if the agreed conditions are met.
For now, the deal remains subject to the final details being completed. Liverpool are aiming to conclude those arrangements before the transfer deadline, with Barcola set to move from Paris Saint-Germain after becoming the focus of sustained interest from the Premier League club.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup was the starting point of Liverpool’s pursuit of Barcola, and the club have continued to press for an agreement despite Paris Saint-Germain’s resistance to earlier proposals. The latest negotiations have changed the position, leaving Liverpool on the verge of securing the France international.
Barcola’s omission from recent Paris Saint-Germain squads has added to speculation surrounding the transfer, while his reported agreement on personal terms had already indicated that the player was open to a move to Anfield. The remaining work now concerns the completion of the deal between the clubs.
