Liverpool are preparing to test Paris Saint-Germain's resolve with a formal offer worth more than €120 million for winger Bradley Barcola, according to a report by ONE.
The Israeli outlet, citing English reporting, says the bid would rank among the most expensive in Liverpool's history if it goes through — but PSG are believed to be holding out for a far higher fee, with French reports putting their valuation at around €170 million.
Barcola, 23, has established himself as one of the more prominent young talents in French football, operating primarily as a left winger for the Ligue 1 champions and the France national team.
ONE reports that Liverpool's hierarchy has already opened discussions with the player's representatives, and that Barcola himself has shown willingness to move to Anfield — a detail that, if accurate, would help unlock a deal despite the gap in valuation.
The interest comes as Liverpool search for a direct replacement on the flank following Mohamed Salah's departure as a free agent at the end of last season, a void the club have made clear they intend to fill with a marquee signing.
Independent English reporting broadly corroborates the shape of the story: Sky Sports, ESPN and other outlets have reported Liverpool preparing an opening proposal in the region of €105-120 million, potentially rising with performance-related add-ons, while maintaining that PSG's asking price sits close to €170 million.
Sport1 in Israel has also reported on PSG's stance, noting that English suitors — with Liverpool and Arsenal both named — have been tracking Barcola amid uncertainty over his long-term future in Paris.
With the transfer window still open and PSG reluctant to lower their asking price, the two clubs remain some distance apart. Liverpool's move is being read as an opening gambit rather than a final offer, and further rounds of negotiation are expected before any deal, if it happens, is concluded.
