Liverpool Secures Bradley Barcola from PSG in $166 Million Deal
The major signing highlights a busy transfer window as clubs finalize squads ahead of the impending deadline.
The story
Liverpool has reached an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain for the transfer of French forward Bradley Barcola in a deal reportedly worth £123 million ($166 million). The 23-year-old, who previously joined PSG from Lyon in 2023 for €45 million, is expected to undergo a medical examination.
This move marks another significant attacking acquisition for Liverpool, following their substantial investments in Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz last summer. Barcola, a left winger, has primarily been utilized as an impact substitute for PSG and was part of the France team that reached the World Cup semifinals this summer. The transfer window is set to close shortly, making this one of the summer's most high-profile deals.
Where it stands
The FIFA World Cup 2026 concluded on July 19, 2026, with Spain crowned champions after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time at New York New Jersey Stadium. There are no ongoing group stage matches or knockout bracket developments to report. The tournament's group stage concluded earlier, with 48 teams competing across 12 groups, and the top two from each group, along with the eight best third-place finishers, advancing to the Round of 32.
Off the pitch
| Player | From | To | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Barcola | Paris Saint-Germain | Liverpool | $166 million |
| Nicolas Jackson | Chelsea | Aston Villa | €75m |
| Daniel Munoz | Crystal Palace | Nottingham Forest | £22m |
| Allan Elias | Palmeiras | Manchester City | £34.2m |
| Emiliano Martinez | Aston Villa | Chelsea | €9m |
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