Liverpool Are Eyeing A Move For This Paris Saint-Germain Winger: What Will He Bring To Merseyside?

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In a recent report, L'Equipe claimed that Liverpool are eyeing a move for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola this summer. It has been mentioned that the Reds are showing interest in recruiting the French attacker this off-season.
Barcola's Excellent Record In French Football
Barcola had a productive campaign at the French club after he produced a run of impressive displays for them in the final third. The 22-year-old banged in 21 goals and picked up 21 assists in 64 matches for PSG last season in all competitions.
The Lyon-born talent gave a good account of himself in the opponent's half as he averaged 3.05 shots per 90 minutes in Ligue 1. He kept 51.4% of his attempts on target. Barcola was even accurate when distributing possession, based on his pass success rate of 81.7% in top-flight football (stats via fbref.com).
His current contract at the French club will run out in the summer of 2028. Therefore, Liverpool would have to make a convincing offer if they are serious about recruiting the French attacker this off-season.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JULY 09: Bradley Barcola #29 of Paris Saint-Germain looks on during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semi-final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid CF at MetLife Stadium on July 09, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by)
What Will Barcola Bring To Liverpool?
Barcola is a great dribbler with the ball and can make a few driving runs with it out on the flanks. He has got the eye to play some killer passes on the offensive end of the field and can strike the ball with venom from long range.
The French talent is primarily a left-winger but can also operate as a right-sided wide player or as a centre-forward if needed. However, there are some concerns over whether he can maintain his good form in the Premier League if the Reds manage to sign him in this transfer window.
Barcola would bring plenty of goals and assists to Liverpool boss Arne Slot's defence. He is good enough to nail down a regular starting place at Anfield as long as he can make a smooth transition to life in England.
At 22, Barcola has the potential to be a generational talent at the Merseyside club. Furthermore, he would serve as an ideal replacement for Luis Diaz, who joined Bayern Munich earlier this summer. Thus, Slot should focus on getting a deal over the line for Barcola before the end of this transfer period.