Liverpool latest: Bradley Barcola transfer truth after 'agreement' claim as Mo Salah talks stall
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There have been major developments regarding ex-Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah and his next clubLiverpool's determination to bring in a new winger this summer appears to have drawn them towards PSG's Bradley Barcola. The French forward has emerged at the summit of the Reds' shortlist, with PSG intent on commanding a substantial fee for the French international.Identifying a replacement for Mohamed Salah, who departed the club this summer following nine years of goals and silverware, was always going to prove a formidable task.Despite allegedly giving his assurance to Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola that he will make the move to the club this summer, eventually securing Barcola may require a monumental effort from Liverpool.Last summer, the club shattered their transfer record on consecutive occasions for Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak, respectively, following protracted negotiations.
With PSG demanding £145million, the Reds could find themselves needing to delve deep into their pockets once more.Today's latest development sees a transfer timeline for Barcola emerge, while Salah's hunt for a new club seems to have hit an impasse.Mo Salah talks break downMohamed Salah appears increasingly unlikely to join Besiktas following the collapse of transfer discussions. The Turkish club's sporting director, Onder Ozen, revealed to local media in remarkably frank terms that his club have withdrawn from negotiations with the winger.He claimed Salah's representatives are also in conversation with another club.
The last offer we made to Salah is the final point that does not harm Besiktas' club identity."Salah is now a free agent following his departure from Liverpool this summer, during which time he netted 257 goals and laid on 123 assists in 442 appearances across all competitions.Bradley Barcola transfer truthLiverpool have yet to open negotiations with Ligue 1 outfit PSG over a move for Barcola, the ECHO understands. French publication L'Equipe reported on Tuesday that PSG star Barcola has given a 'verbal agreement' to join Liverpool.However, formal talks with Barcola's current club are yet to begin and it's understood any deal for the winger is expected to cost the Reds more than £100m.