Liverpool Transfer Latest: Bradley Barcola Talks Accelerate as PSG Exit Nears

Liverpool are moving into what Fabrizio Romano described as the key phase of their pursuit of Bradley Barcola, with the final fortnight of the summer transfer window now in focus. Reporting on his latest update, Romano made it clear that the France winger is firmly in Liverpool’s thinking as Paris Saint-Germain assess changes in their forward line.

Romano set the wider scene by saying, “we enter into the final two weeks of the summer transfer window and it’s going to be madness.” Within that broader market context, Barcola emerged as one of the headline names, with Liverpool’s interest presented as active, advanced and heading towards a decisive period.

According to Fabrizio Romano, PSG’s squad selection offered a significant clue. He said, “Bradley Barola and Ibrahim Mbaye both of them not even on the bench for PSG.” He then added, “What does it mean guys is that the expectation is for both of them to go.”

Bradley Barcola move enters crucial stage

The strongest part of Romano’s update centred on Liverpool’s work for Barcola. His language left little ambiguity over the club’s stance, saying, “Liverpool are negotiating for Barcola. Liverpool are confident for Barcola. Liverpool are pushing for Barcola. I expect this deal to accelerate.”

That sequence is the clearest indication from the discussion that Liverpool are not merely monitoring the situation. Romano followed that by pinpointing the timing, saying, “Now we enter from Monday from today into crucial stages of the story. So the negotiations will continue.”

There was another important detail in that same section, with Romano stating, “Liverpool have an agreement – verbal of course – on personal terms with Bradley Barcola and Liverpool want to accelerate.”

PSG selection hints at planned departures

PSG’s defeat in the French Super Cup provided the backdrop to this latest update, though Romano’s market focus remained on the omitted attackers. He said, “Paris lost the French Super Cup against Lens,” before shifting quickly back to transfer implications.

That framing matters for Liverpool. If PSG are prepared to sanction Barcola’s departure, the path becomes clearer for talks to progress in the final days of the window. Romano’s repeated references to Liverpool being “confident” and “pushing” underline that there is momentum around the situation, at least from the Merseyside club’s side.

Ibrahim Mbaye also discussed in Liverpool talks

Alongside Barcola, Romano also touched on Ibrahim Mbaye and confirmed Liverpool have explored that possibility too. He said, “Liverpool spoke to the agent of the player, Mendes, they had a conversation.” He then added, “The player is very attracted by Liverpool. So, Ibrahim Mbaye would love a move to Liverpool.”

However, the tone around that deal was more cautious. Romano explained, “But at the moment, the problem for Liverpool is the valuation.”

Liverpool transfer focus sharpens before deadline

The clearest takeaway from Romano’s discussion is that Bradley Barcola sits at the centre of Liverpool’s current attacking plans. The wording used throughout the update consistently returned to the same message, Liverpool are in negotiations, they are confident, and they want to move quickly.

Romano’s strongest line on the matter remains the simplest one, “I expect this deal to accelerate.” With “crucial stages of the story” now beginning, Liverpool’s work on Barcola appears set to intensify as the summer window approaches its close.

There was no claim in the discussion that an agreement between the clubs has been completed, but there was a clear assertion that personal terms are verbally in place and that the move is alive. In that context, Barcola stands out as one of the major names to watch in the days ahead.

As Romano himself put it, “deal absolutely on.”

Source: Fabrizio Romano