Liverpool are close to finalizing a deal to sign 22-year-old French winger Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain, with reports indicating an agreement in principle worth around £120 million ($163 million) as of August 27, 2026 [1, 2, 3, 4]. The deal reportedly includes over £100 million ($136 million) guaranteed, with the total potentially rising to £120 million including add-ons [1, 2, 3, 4].
Barcola transferred to PSG in 2023 from Lyon for roughly £38.5 million ($52.3 million) and has made 152 appearances, scoring 39 goals and providing 37 assists for the French champions [1, 2, 3, 4]. He was a key figure in France’s run to the semifinals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he scored three goals [1, 3, 5, 4].
Liverpool appointed Andoni Iraola as manager in the summer of 2026 following a fifth-place Premier League finish under Arne Slot [1, 2, 3, 5]. Iraola confirmed the club’s pursuit of a winger and expressed hope for positive news soon, while emphasizing that no deal had been finalized yet: "We are trying to improve or trying to fill that position because we don't have the numbers," he said [1].
The club’s urgency to sign attacking reinforcements follows the departure of Mohamed Salah and a long-term injury to Hugo Ekitike [1, 2, 3, 5]. Meanwhile, Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo, a key player in preseason, has been linked with moves to Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City [1, 2, 3].
If completed, Barcola's transfer fee would make him Liverpool's second-most expensive signing after Alexander Isak, who joined for around $150 million in 2025 [5].
Barcola’s consistent performances for PSG and impact on the international stage have made him a coveted target. Liverpool’s deal reportedly offers a guaranteed fee exceeding £100 million with add-ons pushing the figure higher, although some sources vary slightly on exact amounts [1, 2, 3, 5, 4].
Liverpool will play their first competitive home match under Iraola against Nottingham Forest on August 29, 2026, with the club hopeful of announcing Barcola's signing before then [1, 2, 3].
