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Bradley Barcola returns to PSG as Liverpool transfer could be about to take next step Bradley Barcola has rejoined his PSG teammates following the World Cup, with his Liverpool transfer potentially about to take the next step amid two other moves Liverpool target Bradley Barcola has rejoined his PSG teammates for pre-season training following the World Cup, with no agreement in place yet regarding a transfer to Anfield. France finished fourth in the summer tournament, and Barcola scored three goals for Didier Deschamps' side. He wants to move on this summer in search of a bigger role, with Liverpool seeking to find a reasonable compromise on his valuation. At the moment, PSG is attempting to complete deals for both Ferran Torres of Barcelona and Mika Godts of Ajax. Though it has already sold Goncalo Ramos and Lee Kang-in this summer, adding those two forwards would surely make a Barcola exit more likely. Right now, however, with PSG wanting at least $195 million (£145 million) for Barcola, which would be a record transfer for Liverpool after the capture of Alexander Isak a year ago, there has been no breakthrough on a deal. With Andoni Iraola still in need of more quality in wide areas, Michael Owen has questioned Liverpool for not looking for an alternative. Victor Munoz was signed from Osasuna at the start of the window, while Rio Ngumoha could play a bigger role. Barcola, though, would be an important addition. "He's [Barcola] obviously very good, but he's going to come at a massive price," Owen told GOAL. "I don't think they have to win it. There are other great players out there. "You know what I would have done a couple of months ago if I was Liverpool — that's try to do everything to sign Jarrod Bowen. I can't believe he's going to be desperate to play in the Championship. "Looks like he is now, whatever he's done. To replace Mohamed Salah, I thought that could have been a good move. "Barcola is obviously top class, but he's going to come at a price. There's obviously other great players around the world. Liverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign. "It's one that you can definitely see because they absolutely need some talented wide players. It's not always that these players come available. "If he is available and it's an easy one to do, barring the big price tag, then yes, I can see that one being pushed by Liverpool." Liverpool.com says: Getting Barcola over the line feels like a necessity at this point and PSG's moves in the market, combined with how long the Reds have been working on the deal, suggest that there is a chance of it happening. Alongside Isak and Florian Wirtz, Barcola would be joining at elite attack at Anfield, but the clock is ticking on getting it done.