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Bradley Barcola to Liverpool still alive as PSG consider cutting price in double boost Liverpool have been handed a double boost in their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola. The France international remains the Reds’ top summer transfer target but are yet to find a breakthrough in negotiations with the Champions League holders. Barcola, who has two years remaining on his deal at the Parc des Princes, has informed PSG chiefs that he will not be renewing his contract at the club. The 23-year-old made clear his desire to sign for Liverpool despite Arsenal also showing an interest. He has also clarified that he will not push for a move away from the French capital this summer if a move away does not materialise. PSG value Barcola at a whopping £145m - a price Liverpool are unwilling to pay. Negotiations have been ongoing between the two clubs without significant progress, however talkSPORT’s chief football correspondent Alex Crook says there could now be a glimmer of hope for the Reds. Crook's latest on the Barcola pursuit “Liverpool fans are getting a little bit concerned about their lack of squad depth heading into the new season,” Crook said. “It’s not been a brilliant pre-season campaign for Andoni Iraola. “We know they’re keen on Bradley Barcola, we reported exclusively on talkSPORT.com some weeks ago now that he wanted to make the move to Anfield. "But that £145m asking price set by PSG has been a real turn off for Liverpool. “I’ve been told this morning that could come down a bit to £125m. That would equal the Premier League record fee that Liverpool paid for Alexander Isak. “I don’t think they have the appetite even to go that high for Barcola but PSG are bringing in reinforcements out wide. “Ferran Torres is a done deal, he won’t be the only new arrival either.” Liverpool could be further boosted by the imminent arrival of promising Ajax winger Mika Godts at the Parc des Princes. The Belgian is set to fly to Paris on Wednesday to undergo a medical ahead of a £47.5m switch. Godts primarily plays as a left winger with Kvicha Kvaratskhelia currently Luis Enrique’s first choice in that position ahead of Barcola. Crook added: “If that does happen then surely they are going to have to lose someone and that’s maybe where Liverpool are maybe waiting in the wings for Bradley Barcola. “So just be a little bit patient Liverpool fans, this one is certainly not dead but they are not going to pay £145m or even £125m.” Barcola appears more likely to make the switch to Anfield than PSG academy graduate Ibrahim Mbaye. The Senegalese starlet fell out of favour with Luis Enrique at the end of last season with PSG reportedly open to the player’s exit in the event of a significant offer. Liverpool have shown an interest in Mbaye as they look to fill the gap left by Mohamed Salah’s departure. There are no guarantees that the 18-year-old will leave PSG this summer and much will depend on Liverpool’s outlay on a possible Barcola deal.