Bradley Barcola’s behaviour after PSG won the European Super Cup could interest Liverpool fans after transfer links
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Bradley Barcola collected yet another trophy with Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, as they beat Aston Villa 2-1 to claim the European Super Cup.It is the French club’s second consecutive title, but unlike last year when he started the match against Tottenham, Barcola was not involved at all for Luis Enrique.Having spent the full 90 minutes on the bench, it is clear that the winger is being protected as negotiations continue over a big move to Liverpool. Remember, the Reds have a buy option of around £47m… Photo Credit: Getty Images/Liverpool Throughout the transfer discussions, it has been reported that Barcola is extremely keen on a move to Anfield, and having seen him look utterly disinterested during the trophy presentation and on-pitch celebrations after beating Villa, that is now more clear than ever.Barcola looked disinterested at PSG win another trophyBarcola has seemingly remained professional as talks continue over his move to Liverpool, despite the protracted nature of the negotiations.And though it would be wrong to say that he did not celebrate this trophy win at all, videos captured him very much at the back of the festivities, wandering around a little aimlessly as his other teammates paraded the trophy in front of their fans.Journalist Fabrizio Romano also noticed Barcola’s lukewarm reaction, and confirmed once again that it is likely because he has his heart set on joining the Reds.READ MORE: Liverpool players have made one key change to help Alexander Isak in Andoni Iraola’s system“Paris Saint-Germain won the Super Cup against Aston Villa.
Bradley Barcola did not play one single minute and if you look at Barcola’s face, it’s very clear that the player is probably thinking about leaving the club,” he told his YouTube channel early on Thursday morning.“I’m sure he’ll be super professional if he ends up staying, but as of today while there is the chance to go to Liverpool, Barcola’s face is speaking for itself. He wants to go to Liverpool and the personal terms are almost in place.”Commenting further on the current state of play, Romano says that PSG owner Nasser Al Khelaifi has now confirmed that Barcola could leave, and though things look to be heading in that direction, there is no agreement just yet.Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images“Everything is in the direction, now it’s in club to club negotiations,” he said.
“When Al Khelaifi, who is usually very clear on the players who should stay at the club, says that Barcola’s future is still open means only one thing: the deal is still on, confirmed by PSG. Today we have the first confirmation from PSG that he is not untouchable.”Given the will of the player, PSG’s acceptance that he can leave and Liverpool’s willingness to sign him as a top target, this does feel like it will end up with Barcola at Anfield.