Liverpool strike deal to sign PSG’s Barcola for up to $166m: Reports

The 23-year-old French forward would bolster new boss Andoni Iraola’s squad after the departure of Mohamed Salah.Liverpool have ‌finalised an agreement to sign France forward Bradley ⁠Barcola from ⁠European champions Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth up to 123 million pounds ($166m), media reports said, with the 23-year-old set to become the latest high-profile addition to Andoni Iraola’s squad.The 20-time English champions ⁠will pay a package worth 106 million pounds ($143m), with add-ons potentially rising to 17 million pounds ($23m), for Barcola, the BBC reported on Saturday. The Athletic reported that he is set to sign a five-year contract.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Alonso looks to build on strong start as Chelsea host in-form Brightonlist 2 of 4Aston Villa sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea for reported club-record feelist 3 of 4Haaland and Cherki doubles send Man City to win at Crystal Palacelist 4 of 4Bournemouth and Sunderland get glamour ties with AC Milan in Europa Leagueend of listBarcola joined PSG from his boyhood club Olympique Lyonnais in 2023 and went on to enjoy a trophy-laden spell in the French capital, winning back-to-back Champions League titles in 2024-25 and 2025-26, three Ligue 1 crowns and two French ⁠Cups, among other honours.He made 152 ⁠appearances in all competitions for PSG, scoring 39 goals and supplying 37 assists.He had two years remaining on his PSG contract.Barcola would be the ⁠latest addition to new manager Iraola’s squad following the close-season arrivals of ⁠Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo on loan, ⁠French centre back Jeremy Jacquet and Spanish forward Victor Munoz.Liverpool’s attacking options currently include British record signing Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo, Rio Ngumoha and ‌Munoz as the Merseyside club adjusts to life after talisman Mohamed Salah’s departure. Forward Hugo Ekitike is ‌sidelined ‌with a long-term injury.Liverpool host Nottingham Forest on Saturday.