Former England striker Michael Owen has commented on the possibility of Bradley Barcola leaving Paris Saint-Germain for Liverpool, with the French club reportedly prepared to demand about €148m for the winger.
The potential move has become the subject of discussion after Owen was asked to give his view on whether Barcola could switch Paris Saint-Germain for Liverpool. The report does not indicate that an agreement has been reached, nor does it say that the transfer is close to being completed.
However, any deal would appear to involve a significant financial commitment. Paris Saint-Germain could seek approximately €148m for Barcola, a figure that would make the proposed move one of considerable value.
Barcola is the player at the centre of the speculation, while Owen has provided the reaction highlighted in the report. His comments place the focus on the possibility of Liverpool attempting to bring the winger to England from Paris Saint-Germain.
No details are given about the length of any proposed contract, the structure of a possible fee or whether Liverpool have made a formal offer. The report also does not set out Paris Saint-Germain’s position beyond the potential asking price of around €148m.
As a result, the transfer remains a possibility rather than a confirmed move. Barcola continues to be linked with Liverpool in the context of the discussion, but there is no information in the report to confirm that the clubs are negotiating an agreement or that the player has decided to leave Paris Saint-Germain.
The story also includes a separate update concerning Bowen and West Ham. Bowen has already extended his contract with West Ham, despite the club’s relegation to the Championship.
That renewal means Bowen has committed his future to West Ham even though the team will now compete in the Championship. The report does not provide the length of the new agreement or any further details about its terms.
The two developments are presented together: Owen’s reaction to the possible transfer involving Barcola and Liverpool, and Bowen’s decision to sign a new deal with West Ham following relegation. While Barcola’s situation concerns a potential move between Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool, Bowen’s position is one of continuity at West Ham.
For now, the only stated financial detail in the Barcola discussion is Paris Saint-Germain’s possible €148m valuation. The report gives no indication that Liverpool have accepted that figure, while Owen’s comments provide reaction to the prospect of the winger moving clubs. Any further progress would depend on whether the proposed transfer develops beyond speculation.
Barcola’s possible departure from Paris Saint-Germain and Bowen’s contract extension at West Ham therefore represent the two main points raised in the report. The former concerns a potential high-value move to Liverpool; the latter confirms that Bowen will remain with West Ham despite the club’s drop into the Championship.
