The France international has caught the attention of Liverpool’s recruitment team throughout the close season, with fresh developments emerging regarding a potential switch to Anfield.
Sources suggest Barcola is open to joining the Merseyside club. The 22-year-old was absent from Paris Saint-Germain’s opening Ligue 1 fixture of the new season. He had previously been left out of the squad for the Trophee des Champions encounter against fierce rivals Lens prior to the campaign’s start. Despite the current Champions League holders suffering a 1-0 defeat to their rivals, Barcola remained unavailable for selection.
The Parisian club have placed a £145million valuation on the winger, a figure Liverpool are understood to be reluctant to pay. Amid ongoing negotiations, the player has continued to be omitted from the matchday squads.
Ibrahim Mbaye, another player of interest to the club, is similarly expected to be unavailable for selection. The teenager has drawn interest from clubs across the continent, with Bayer Leverkusen among those expressing strong interest in the 18-year-old.
PSG manager Luis Enrique has stated that the club remains flexible regarding potential departures until the transfer window closes. He has expressed satisfaction with the club’s summer recruitment, believing the new additions provide greater flexibility in pursuit of silverware.
The French club have strengthened their squad this summer by bringing in Maghnes Akliouche, Mika Godts and Ferran Torres, while parting ways with Goncalo Ramos and Lee Kang-in.