Liverpool set for imminent breakthrough in talks to sign €192k-a-week superstar

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Liverpool remain in talks with PSG over the signing of Bradley Barcola and are set to receive a boost in their pursuit of the Frenchman due to Ferran Torres’ imminent arrival at the Parc des Princes. Now, fresh claims suggest that Torres’ arrival in Paris will see PSG make concessions on their valuation of Barcola.

Liverpool active in negotiations with PSG as Ferran Torres deal could reduce price for Bradley Barcola Reporting on X, journalist Ben Jacobs claims that Liverpool feel confident about their chances of agreeing a deal to sign Barcola. “Liverpool’s pursuit of Barcola is active and they feel in control of the negotiations,” Jacobs began. [?] NEW: Liverpool’s pursuit of Barcola is active and they feel in control of the negotiations. [@JacobsBen] pic.twitter.com/EM3wf9xpc5 — Anfield Sector (@AnfieldSector) August 9, 2026 Jacobs then added that Torres’ arrival at PSG will likely mean it will be easier to get a deal done for Barcola.

As a result, the big gulf in valuation, as it appears now, might not be the case as the month of August progresses, which is why I think Liverpool hold some optimism that Barcola is possible.” Barcola will transform Liverpool’s attack One thing that was clear when Liverpool faced AS Monaco on Sunday in their penultimate pre-season friendly of the summer is that adding Barcola to the Reds’ front three will see a massive change in their counter-attacking abilities. While Liverpool are confident of reaching an agreement on personal terms with Barcola, it’s unclear how much he will earn, given his current wage with PSG is €192,000 per week (£164k/week).