PSG assured Barcola will stay with them despite Liverpool’s call

Paris St. German are unmoved about Liverpool’s link to their winger, Bradley Barcola as multiple reports says the Premier League champions are eyeing the winger.

Softfootball had reported how Liverpool have decided not to keep pushing for Alexander Isak because of Newcastle United’s rejection stand on the striker. It does seem the Reds are now singing moods and attention on another attacker.

Luis Diaz (Credit: Getty Images)
Luis Diaz (Credit: Getty Images)

Luis Diaz left the Reds after asking to leave and has since joined German champions, Bayern Munich. Despite gate crashing Newcastle United pursuit of Hugo Ekitike, the Reds are still short in the attack due to Diaz’s departure.

As it stands Cody Gakpo is the only player available to play from the left attacking side in the team. The sudden pass away of Diogo Jota also added to the team’s shortage of attacker. Slot’s job to defen dthe Premier League and perhaps win the Champions League

Bradley Barcola (Photo Credit: Getty Images)
Bradley Barcola (Photo Credit: Getty Images)

Barcola was a key figure in PSG most historic season that saw them for the very firs time win the UEFA Champions League. The winger helped the Parisians grab their hands on the club’s most chased trophy with 3 goals and 4 assists.

The 23 year old, raised at Olympique Lyon joined PSG in 2023 for a price of …..He was the team’s second highest goal scorer last season with 21 goals behind Ballon D’or candidate, Dembele. Barcola also made 21 goals for the Ligue 1 champions across all competition.

According to transfer journalist Florian Plettenberg, PSG are confident Barcola will not request a transfer. Florian took time to report the situation on his verified X handle.

He wrote:

“Liverpool are closely monitoring the situation of Bradley #Barcola. However, there have been no offers or advanced talks with the player’s camp at this stage.

“Alexander Isak remains the priority target for #LFC. Should that move fall through, the club would have the budget available for a high-profile winger like Barcola.

PSG remain relaxed, maintaining their stance that Barcola is not for sale. Internally, they view the rumours as a possible smokescreen linked to Liverpool’s pursuit of Isak.

The coming days will be interesting if either of PSG or Barcola are convinced by Liverpool’s offer. PSG value their winger at 70m Euros.

Chris Emenyonu

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Chris Emenyonu is a CAF/FIFA/UEFA accredited broadcast journalist who has reported multi international tournaments in his career. He is also an award winning podcaster.

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