Liverpool Confident in Securing £100m Bradley Barcola Over Arsenal to Replace Mohamed Salah
Liverpool are growing increasingly sure they will secure the signing of Bradley Barcola, aiming to find a long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah. The Paris Saint-Germain winger has caught their eye after a standout season at club and international levels.
Recent reports indicate that Liverpool have taken the lead in the pursuit, edging out rivals like Arsenal and Bayern Munich.
Liverpool Lead the Race for Barcola
Sources suggest the Reds feel confident about beating the Gunners to Barcola's signature this summer. Arsenal had turned their focus to the French international after missing out on Morgan Rogers, who moved to Chelsea instead, but it seems Liverpool now hold pole position.
Barcola’s role at PSG has shifted with Yan Diomande's arrival from RB Leipzig. PSG, as European champions, appear ready to sell Barcola to help fund a deal for Monaco midfielder Maghnes Akliouche.
The 23-year-old winger enhanced his reputation further during France's run to the World Cup semi-finals and is valued at about £100 million. Bayern Munich remain interested but may struggle to match Liverpool's position.
Barcola: The Signing Andoni Iraola Needs
Replacing a player of Salah's stature was always going to be difficult for manager Andoni Iraola. Barcola stands out as one of the few players capable of filling those shoes.
The Frenchman brings explosive speed, impressive dribbling, and flexibility to attack from various positions. His performances for PSG and at the 2026 World Cup prove he can handle high-pressure moments on big stages.
Liverpool have started reshaping their squad under Iraola, but landing Barcola would send a clear message about their ambitions to compete for major trophies again without delay.
Although a fee near £100 million is substantial, the club isn’t buying an aging star past his prime. Instead, they would invest in one of Europe’s brightest attacking talents at just 23 years old, potentially making him the face of their attack for many seasons.
If Liverpool succeed in outbidding Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and others for Barcola, it would mark a bold first move by Iraola in his initial transfer window at Anfield.
