Liverpool Miss Out on Bradley Barcola as PSG Reject Transfer Bid

Liverpool's hopes of bolstering their attack with the signing of French winger Bradley Barcola have been dashed after Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) firmly rejected their approach. Despite limited game time under Luis Enrique, PSG remains adamant about keeping the 21-year-old talent as part of their long-term plans.

Interest from Liverpool heightened as Barcola struggled for minutes at PSG, largely due to fierce competition from the likes of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembele, and the rising star Desire Doue. The Reds identified Barcola as an ideal candidate to add pace, creativity, and depth to their attacking options for the upcoming season.

Read More: https://www.esnnews.com/post/simone-inzaghi-al-hilal-deal-before-champions-league-final The Merseyside club’s interest in Barcola also stems from growing uncertainty over the future of Colombian winger Luis Diaz, who is reportedly a top summer target for Barcelona.

With Diaz potentially leaving, Liverpool has been proactive in searching for a suitable replacement, and Barcola’s versatility and attacking flair made him a prime candidate. Barcola, who has already made 98 appearances for PSG across all competitions, scoring 26 goals and providing 28 assists, is seen as one of the most promising young forwards in Europe.

While he may not yet possess the experience of Diaz, his raw potential and adaptability make him a long-term asset for any top club. However, PSG is unwilling to entertain any offers.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, both Luis Enrique and the club’s board are committed to retaining Barcola, considering him an essential part of their project moving forward. Despite the intense competition for starting spots, the French side views Barcola as a key player for the future.

Read More: https://www.esnnews.com/post/chelsea-liam-delap-first-summer-signing-2025 With their pursuit of Barcola over, Liverpool is shifting its focus to defensive reinforcements.

The Reds are close to finalizing a £40 million move for Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez, who is being lined up as a long-term successor to Andrew Robertson, amid interest in the Scot from Atletico Madrid. In addition, Liverpool is actively pursuing Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.

The England international could be brought in as a replacement for Jarell Quansah, who is reportedly on the verge of joining Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen. As the summer window heats up, Liverpool continues to reshape their squad under new manager Arne Slot.