Liverpool latest: Reds quoted new Bradley Barcola fee as another star agrees to PSG move
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The Spanish winger and French centre-back Jeremy Jacquet remain the only fresh additions to the squad so far this pre-season, with Liverpool clearly in need of further strengthening.Considerable attention has been devoted to the club's pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, with the European champions reportedly demanding an eye-watering fee from the Reds. Today's developments see PSG's latest position on Barcola's valuation come to light, while a World Cup star has reportedly agreed terms on a move to Paris.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE!
All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pagePSG's Bradley Barcola fee claimsPSG are reportedly holding firm on a staggering £128million asking price for Barcola this summer, according to L'Equipe. The hefty valuation is understood to be the primary reason a deal with Liverpool has yet to come to fruition, though it does represent a reduction on the initial £145million the French club were originally said to be seeking for the player.It is understood that the Reds would prefer to pay in the region of £103m for the winger, with Barcola reportedly receptive to the move.The BBC claim Liverpool are preparing to revise their position and increase their bid in order to push the deal through, while L'Equipe reports that, although the two clubs remain "very far apart", the transfer is anticipated to be concluded before the window shuts.The fee being discussed for Barcola has raised a few eyebrows.
If it gets to £145m, wow, that's eye-watering."Ferran Torres agrees to transferBarcelona star Ferran Torres has reportedly agreed to make the switch to PSG this summer, a development that could pave the way for Barcola to complete a move to Liverpool. Securing Torres would represent another piece of the jigsaw as PSG look to reshape their attack this summer.Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche is said to be on the verge of signing, while the club are also working to secure a deal for Mika Godts, the Belgian forward from Ajax.Should both of those moves come to fruition, it could potentially pave the way for Barcola to make his long-anticipated move to the Reds, finally bringing the drawn-out transfer saga to a close.