David Ornstein confirms Liverpool ‘agreement’ to sign Bradley Barcola as package terms revealed
Respected reporter David Ornstein has revealed that Liverpool have now struck an ‘agreement’ with Paris Saint-Germain to sign Bradley Barcola.
Liverpool have been chasing Barcola as their leading target for several weeks.
The Reds turned to Barcola after missing out on Yan Diomande, and the PSG star quickly made this transfer possible.
Earlier this window, Barcola reportedly indicated to PSG that he did not want to extend his current contract beyond 2028 and is eyeing a move to Liverpool.
Andoni Iraola’s side had struggled to settle on terms with PSG, who initially demanded around £145m for the winger.
However, PSG have since opened the door to a compromise, and Ornstein confirmed on Thursday morning that the Reds have ‘reached an agreement in principle’ with the Ligue Un giants for Barcola.
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On Thursday morning, Fabrizio Romano made an ‘imminent’ claim about Barcola’s proposed move to Liverpool.
Romano said on X: ‘Liverpool are now at the final stages of Bradley Barcola deal with PSG.
‘The negotiations moved to the highest officials at both clubs and breakthrough now seen as imminent.
‘The exclusive story from May: only #LFC for Barcola. Top target. Not untouchable, at all.’
David Ornstein reveals Bradley Barcola to Liverpool terms
Now, Ornstein claims Liverpool ‘agreed terms of the proposed deal overnight’, with the package to be worth ‘above 135 million euros’ (£116m). Specifically, he stated that the deal will be worth an initial £100m and £120m including add-ons.
It is noted that ‘important last details are being ironed out on Thursday morning’, while this deal is to have ‘knock-on effects’ for Cody Gakpo amid interest from Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City.
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Journalist Ben Jacobs, meanwhile, has corroborated this report and provided more details.
Jacobs said on X: ‘BREAKING: Liverpool are finalising a move for PSG winger Bradley Barcola worth a guaranteed £100m.
‘The deal could rise to £120m with add ons and while there are still details to iron out the two clubs have an agreement in principle in place. Follows @David_Ornstein.’
He added: ‘More on Bradley Barcola and Liverpool.
‘Outline agreement was reached last night for around £100m+£20m. Still parts to finalise.
‘Once fully agreed, the fixed fee is likely to end up marginally above £100m.
‘As reported on Wednesday, a breakthrough was expected and it came last night.
‘Liverpool have been able to get the Barcola price down from £145m.’
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