L'Équipe newspaper reported that Paris Saint-Germain star Bradley Barcola has given his initial approval to move to Liverpool.
Bradley Barcola
Club: Paris Saint-Germain
Barcola's contract with Saint-Germain ends in the summer of 2028.
This came after he spoke with Andoni Iraola, Liverpool's coach, according to the report.
The report clarified that negotiations between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain are ongoing, but the gap between them remains large before reaching a final agreement.
Days earlier, L'Équipe revealed that the 23-year-old player had concluded negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain's management after deciding not to extend his contract, confirming that the motive behind his decision was sporting rather than financial, despite the improved offer the club presented to increase his salary.
The report explained that Barcola no longer wishes to continue in the role he plays within the team, as he often participates as a substitute or on the wing, which led him to start the Champions League final in the last two seasons on the bench.
Despite his decision, the player's departure during the summer transfer window has not yet been settled, as the coming weeks will determine his future with the Parisian club.
The report indicated that Liverpool, Arsenal, and Bayern Munich have entered the race to sign Barcola, while Chelsea have withdrawn from the competition.
L'Équipe added that Real Madrid's move to sign Yiannis Diomande, Paris Saint-Germain's primary target, has changed the transfer market landscape and could have a direct impact on Barcola's future in the coming period.
Barcola has played 152 matches with Paris Saint-Germain, scoring 39 goals and providing 37 assists.