Paris St-Germain winger set to cost in excess of £100m
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Barcola will be a great addition to an already very talented group of players. I also think that the genial coaching skills of Andoni will bring the best out of Wirtz, Isak and co. and put an end to the many negative comments.
John R, Cheshire
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Bradley Barcola was the only player across Europe's top five leagues to average more than two shot-ending carries per 90 minutes (2.06), illustrating his ability to drive at opponents before creating shooting opportunities for himself.
He also averaged 8.69 touches in the opposition penalty area per 90 minutes - the seventh-highest figure among more than 1,500 eligible players - reinforcing the profile of a winger who consistently occupies goalscoring positions.
His shot map highlights a player who attacks dangerous central areas rather than settling for speculative efforts from distance. Only Ousmane Dembele had a better combined shot volume with chance creation in Ligue 1, underlining Barcola's rare ability to both finish attacks and create opportunities for team-mates.
The comparison with Salah is equally revealing. While both pose a significant goal threat, Barcola is a more direct ball carrier.
He attempted more take-ons per 90 than the Egypt forward last season (4.26 to 3.38), but created fewer chances (2.16 to 2.33), attempted far fewer crosses (1.15 to 4.89) and through balls (0.25 to 0.59).
The numbers point towards a player who looks to eliminate defenders himself rather than orchestrate attacks from wide areas.
There are also signs that his game continues to evolve under Luis Enrique.
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Barcola, for £100m, is a great buy for the Reds. An upgrade on Gakpo for sure and if Isak starts firing like he was at Newcastle, Liverpool will be scary and fun to watch.
Ben, Birmingham
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We need someone who can get the ball into dangerous positions and get it to Isak. Hopefully Barcola is that guy, I'm just pleased it finally seems over...now a RW and in a dream world a midfielder but not holding out too much hope of that.
Sam, Devon
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Image source, Getty ImagesAt first glance, Bradley Barcola looks like the natural successor to Luis Diaz.
Liverpool chose not to sign a direct replacement after the Colombian's departure last summer, but the underlying data suggests the PSG forward could fill that void.
Opta's player similarity model rates the Frenchman as the winger whose output most closely resembled Diaz's across Europe's top five leagues in 2025-26 (78%), with Mohamed Salah (65%), Lamine Yamal (61%) and Vinicius Junior (61%) the next closest matches.
A closer look, however, suggests Liverpool would not simply be replacing one winger with another.
Barcola is a left winger by trade, having played almost all of his Champions League minutes for PSG on that flank, but his game is shaped by a centre-forward's instincts. He played as a striker until the age of 17, something reflected in his movement and shot selection.
Last season, he averaged 3.5 shots per 90 minutes in Ligue 1, placing him among the division's most active shooters despite operating from wide areas.
His 9.83 expected goals (xG) ranked in the 95th percentile among wingers across Europe's top five leagues, meaning only around 5% of wide players consistently found themselves in better goalscoring positions.
Barcola converted those chances into 11 league goals, outperforming his xG, while no PSG player or Ligue 1 winger recorded a higher xG total during the 2025-26 campaign.
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How Arsenal haven't gone in stronger for Barcola I'll never know, a fantastic signing for Liverpool that will bring some hope back into the fans.
Toby L, Welwyn
Image source, Getty ImagesLiverpool are in advanced talks with Paris St-Germain over the completion of priority attacking target Bradley Barcola.
Sources have indicated to BBC Sport that they talks have progressed in the last 48 hours with a a full agreement now close.
PSG have valued Barcola at £140million but the total package is understood to arrive at below that figure.
Final details are still to be completed but the deal is set to be worth a minimum £100million but the fee will rise according to add-ons.
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Sami Mokbel
BBC Sport Senior football correspondent
Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain for a fee that is expected to be in excess of £100m.
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