Liverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola could take another dramatic turn in the next 48 hours, with a respected source making a fresh claim about the Paris Saint-Germain winger.
The Reds have reportedly agreed personal terms with Barcola on a potential five-year contract at Anfield. However, Liverpool are yet to reach an agreement with PSG, who are believed to value the 23-year-old at around £128 million.
PSG are set to face Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday, but Barcola’s involvement has now reportedly been thrown into doubt.
Barcola could miss Super Cup
A respected source on X has claimed that Barcola could withdraw from the match at the last minute due to an alleged “illness.” A final decision on whether he will feature is expected soon, with the PSG team news due around 75 minutes before kick-off.
While Barcola may genuinely be unwell, his uncertain involvement is likely to generate even more speculation given the growing rumours surrounding his future.
Reports have suggested that the French winger is open to leaving PSG, while Fabrizio Romano recently claimed that Barcola has given the “final green light” to personal terms for a potential move to Liverpool.
As a result, any late withdrawal from the Super Cup is likely to spark further suggestions that the winger could be edging closer to a move to Anfield.
However, Liverpool still face an important squad issue. Data analyst Michael Reid has pointed out that the Reds have reached their maximum number of non-homegrown players following Ronald Araujo’s arrival on loan from Barcelona.
That could mean Liverpool need to offload a senior player before they can register Barcola. With several weeks remaining before the transfer window closes, though, there is still plenty of time for major changes to be made.
For now, attention will turn to the PSG team sheet to see whether Barcola is included for the Super Cup clash.
