Liverpool have reached an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain to sign Bradley Barcola for a fee of £123m, saving £22m on the winger's initial asking price. The Reds have pursued the 23-year-old throughout the summer, with PSG originally valuing him at around £145m to deter potential suitors.
Why PSG's valuation dropped
Barcola has fallen out of favour under manager Luis Enrique, and PSG's attacking options have been strengthened by the arrivals of Mika Godts and Maghnes Akliouche, who join Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue in the squad. These factors have led to a reduction in the club's valuation of the Frenchman.
Deal structure and next steps
According to The Athletic, the £123m fee consists of an initial guaranteed payment of £106m, plus £17m in add-ons. A medical for Barcola is expected to take place within the next 24 hours.
The transfer is set to be completed just days before the summer window closes, with further updates expected as the deal progresses.
