Liverpool Raises Offer to €135m for PSG Winger Bradley Barcola After His Lens Omission

Liverpool have upped their offer to €135 million to acquire Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola. The French international was notably absent from PSG’s squad against Lens, hinting that the club might be open to negotiations.

Details of the Offer and Squad Exclusion

The latest bid represents a significant increase compared to Liverpool’s earlier offers, which hovered just above €100 million. PSG manager Luis Enrique left Barcola out of the lineup for their match versus Lens, signaling a possible shift in the club's stance on the player’s future.

Barcola’s Desire to Join Liverpool

The former Lyon player reportedly wants to move to Liverpool this summer. With the club’s recent financial boost, partly due to Amazon’s involvement in ownership, Liverpool has strengthened its position in talks by presenting a more compelling offer.

PSG's Valuation and Considerations

Initially, PSG valued Barcola near €150 million. Yet, senior figures are now thinking about lowering this amount to reach a deal and avoid complications similar to the Kylian Mbappe transfer saga. PSG executives are seriously reviewing the €135 million proposal instead of dismissing it outright.

No Arsenal Competition

There has been talk of interest from Arsenal, but no formal discussions have taken place. With advanced talks underway between Liverpool and PSG, a move to the Emirates Stadium seems unlikely.

Negotiations Nearing Completion

The negotiations are progressing quickly, with both clubs keen to wrap up what has become one of the summer's most talked-about transfer stories. Barcola has maintained professional conduct throughout his time at PSG, making the club more willing to negotiate terms for his exit.

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