Liverpool Step Up Interest in Bradley Barcola After Alexander Isak Talks Stall

Liverpool are considering a move for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola as their pursuit of Newcastle striker Alexander Isak hits a standstill.

The Reds have already seen a £110 million bid turned down for Isak, who remains Liverpool’s top attacking target.

However, Newcastle are refusing to sell until they secure a replacement — and with Benjamin Sesko heading to Manchester United instead of Tyneside, the entire striker market has stalled.

Newcastle’s reluctance to sell has now opened the door for Liverpool to explore other options — with Barcola emerging as a serious alternative.

Barcola Transfer News: Is He Leaving PSG?

Barcola, 22, enjoyed a standout campaign at PSG last season, recording 21 goals and 21 assists in 64 appearances across all competitions.

Despite those numbers, he was left out of the starting XI for both the Champions League and Club World Cup finals, with Luis Enrique favouring Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Desire Doue.

That’s left Barcola slightly on the fringes, and Liverpool are said to have monitored his situation closely over the past 12 months.

According to reports in France, intermediaries have sounded out potential suitors, with Liverpool now exploring the possibility of making a formal move.

PSG are understood to value Barcola at over £100 million and are not currently open to selling — but insiders say that could change if the player pushes for an exit.

Liverpool Transfer News: From Isak to Barcola

Liverpool’s interest in Barcola is tied to developments elsewhere. Their initial plan was to partner Isak with Hugo Ekitike, with Darwin Nunez being sold to Saudi Arabia.

But with Newcastle digging in over Isak and scrambling for striker solutions of their own, their focus may change.

After losing out on Sesko, Newcastle have turned to Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson, but the Blues are demanding upwards of £80 million, which could stall progress even more.

This domino effect means Liverpool must act quickly if they want to secure their preferred attacking reinforcements before the window closes.

Could Barcola Fit in at Anfield?

Barcola is primarily a left-winger but is capable of playing across the frontline. That versatility could be valuable in Arne Slot’s fluid attacking system, especially as Mohamed Salah enters the final stages of his contract.

While Barcola’s numbers in Ligue 1 and Europe have impressed, there are questions about whether he could replicate that form in the Premier League.

However, at 22 years old and already capped 14 times for France, Liverpool believe he has the ceiling to become one of Europe’s top wide forwards.

PSG signed Barcola from Lyon for £43.6 million in 2023 and would expect to at least double their money — though it’s understood a structured deal with add-ons could be explored if the Frenchman signals a desire to leave.

Alongside Barcola, Real Madrid’s Rodrygo remains on their radar — but sources suggest no formal approach has been made for the Brazilian.

Whether they return for Isak, go all-in for Barcola, or wait for another domino to fall, the final weeks of Liverpool’s window promise to be busy.