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Liverpool move for Bradley Barcola ‘complicated’ as Reds open talks for PSG winger

Liverpool have opened talks with Paris Saint-Germain for Bradley Barcola, but ‘the deal is complicated’, according to journalist Florian Plettenberg.

The Reds are looking to further strengthen their attacking options after signing Spanish winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna.

Liverpool have started talks with the attacker’s representatives to reach an agreement on personal terms.

PSG are holding out for a €170 million (£148m) fee for Barcola, using the transfers of Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers as benchmarks for their valuation.

Despite PSG’s stance, the 23-year-old is keen on leaving the club this summer after failing to receive assurances over a regular starting berth.

Barcola featured in 49 matches across all competitions last season but started only 25 games in Ligue 1 and the Champions League.

Arsenal have also been linked with Barcola but are reluctant to pay the asking price. The French attacker prefers a move to Liverpool.

The Reds will try to reach a compromise with PSG over Barcola’s valuation, but that may be easier said than done.

Liverpool have been credited with an interest in Chelsea winger Pedro Neto, but they are not looking to sell him unless they receive a substantial offer.

Brighton & Hove Albion’s Yankuba Minteh, Lille’s Mathias Fernandez-Pardo and Koln’s Said El Mala remain on Liverpool’s radar.

Liverpool are unlikely to make a move for any of their alternative targets unless they fail to sign Barcola.

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