Liverpool targets Bradley Barcola but needs centre-back cover
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 5:33 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Liverpool is preparing an opening bid for Paris St-Germain's Bradley Barcola, valued near £145m. The club hopes to negotiate the transfer closer to £100m despite fan concerns over spending priorities. Analysts argue Liverpool should focus on acquiring experienced centre-back cover due to current defensive challenges. Virgil van Dijk's absence during pre-season training has left Liverpool's defense with inexperienced options, as players like Joe Gomez are also facing injuries. The team has invested £94.5m this summer, including signing Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes for £60m.
- •Liverpool aims to sign Bradley Barcola from PSG.
- •PSG values Barcola at about £145m.
- •Jim Boardman suggests need for experienced centre-back cover.
- •Virgil van Dijk's absence impacts defensive preparations.
- •Liverpool has spent £94.5m this summer on new players.
- 5:33 PMYahoo Sports — Reds need 'experienced cover at centre-back' for upcoming season
"As Liverpool prepare their opening bid for Paris St-Germain's Bradley Barcola, there is "confusion" among Reds fans that they could spend a big chunk of their transfer budget on another forward. PSG value Barcola at about £145m, but Liverpool are hoping to secure the France international's services for closer to £100m. Speaking to BBC Radio Merseyside, Anfield Index Pro's Jim Boardman said: "For one thing, Liverpool's money perhaps needs to be spent on a centre-back."
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