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Bradley Barcola, a 23-year-old French winger, is no longer an option for Barcelona in this summer transfer window, while Liverpool has intensified its interest in signing him from PSG. Following the signings of Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi, Barcelona has ruled out reinforcing that position, and now the 'reds' are emerging as the main candidates to close the deal.
The shift in the scenario coincides with the sporting planning of both clubs. Barcelona considers the winger position covered after the official arrivals of Gordon and Adeyemi, whereas Liverpool continues to search for a winger to face the new era under Andoni Iraola and prepare for the succession of Mohamed Salah.
Barcola is no longer a target for Barcelona
Barcelona's interest in Barcola has definitively waned. The addition of two wingers during this transfer window alters the sporting directorate's priorities, which no longer consider investing in the PSG forward.
The French international is under contract with the Parisian club and remains one of the most promising players in European football. During the 2025-26 season, he played 58 games, scoring 21 goals and providing 19 assists, figures that have piqued the interest of several top-level clubs.
Liverpool speeds up for Barcola to replace Salah
With Barcelona out of the running, Liverpool has moved up the ranks. According to The Sun, the English club sees Barcola as their priority to strengthen the attack and is confident in convincing both the player and PSG.
The need for a winger has also been publicly acknowledged by Andoni Iraola, who seeks more offensive depth for his first season leading the Anfield team. Various reports in England place the French international as the candidate that best fits that profile.
In addition to Liverpool, Arsenal and Bayern Munich are also monitoring the situation. However, several British media outlets agree that Anfield club is currently in the lead to try to secure the signing of the PSG player.
PSG holds the final say
Despite increasing interest, the operation depends on PSG's stance. The Parisian club has not indicated the winger is for sale, and any negotiation will require an agreement between clubs, along with the player's definitive approval.
The next step will be to see if Liverpool presents a formal offer in the coming weeks. With Barcelona focusing on other priorities after strengthening their attack, Barcola stands out as one of the key figures in the final stretch of the transfer market, and PSG will have to decide whether to open the door to a negotiation for one of their most sought-after attackers.
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