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Liverpool handed Bradley Barcola transfer boost as PSG make decision on next move

While Liverpool are doing everything they can to sign Bradley Barcola and there appears to be more encouragement from PSG's side

[MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JULY 18: France forward Bradley Barcola (12) controls the ball in the second half during the FIFA World Cup 26 Bronze Final between France and England on Saturday, July 18, 2206 at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)]

Bradley Barcola is being pursued by Liverpool(Image: Icon Sportswire, Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Paris Saint-Germain look to have decided on a replacement for Bradley Barcola, should the forward join Liverpool. The Reds have been linked with a Premier League record breaking 145million move for the Frenchman.

It's understood Liverpool have agreed personal terms with Barcola, meaning it's now a question of putting in a bid PSG will accept. One sign of encouragement is the Champions League holders being linked with a move for Mika Godts of Ajax.

The Belgian is a goalscoring winger who would fill the void left behind by Barcola, should the 23-year-old move to Anfield. It's the latest positive sign for Andoni Iraola's side.

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According to Fabrizio Romano, PSG have begun discussions to the Belgian, who recorded 17 goals and 15 assists across 44 outings in all competitions last season.

He has already begun this season impressively by netting two goals in two outings during Ajax's recent UEFA Conference League qualifiers. Nevertheless, his displays failed to secure him a place in the Belgian national squad for the World Cup, a choice which surprised many observers at the time.

Regardless, the fact PSG are scheming to fill the void potentially created by Barcola's departure indicates there is a substantial possibility Liverpool will manage to secure his signature. Last campaign, Barcola contributed 13 goals and five assists across 46 outings for the French champions.

[AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - JULY 30: Mika Godts of Ajax during the Conference League match between Ajax v FK Vojvodina at the Johan Cruijff Arena on July 30, 2026 in Amsterdam Netherlands (Photo by Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty Images)]

Godts is of interest to PSG(Image: Soccrates Images, Getty Images)

He also managed to claim three goals and one assist in eight World Cup matches for France, who ultimately finished fourth in the tournament. The sum being discussed is 145m, which would easily eclipse the 125m the Reds paid out last year for Alexander Isak.

It would represent a Premier League transfer record and the third-most costly move in football history, with only Neymar and Kylian Mbappe's switches to PSG ranking higher. It was also suggested that Enrique has made it plain he only desires players who are completely devoted to the club.

Beyond Barcola, it has been fairly subdued on the transfer scene at Anfield. While Jeremy Jacquet joined the club, seven months after a deal for him was struck in January, only Victor Munoz of Osasuna has arrived at Liverpool this summer.

[LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MARCH 11: Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool is challenged by Bradley Barcola of Paris Saint-Germain during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between Liverpool FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield on March 11, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty Images)]

Van Dijk and Barcola could be team-mates next season(Image: Visionhaus, Visionhaus/Getty Images)

With Joe Gomez recently sustaining an injury in the friendly match against Sunderland, a new central defender is also thought to be on the club's agenda. There remains time for deals to be finalised before the commencement of the new season.

They are set to play Leeds United in Chicago, followed by two friendlies at Anfield against Monaco and FC Como. Iraola's inaugural Premier League season as Reds manager will then kick off with an away fixture against Newcastle United on 23 August.

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