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The summer transfer window is nearing a close, and Liverpool are still yet to complete a deal to sign Bradley Barcola, but new claims suggest PSG will finally accept a more reasonable fee. Liverpool will play their first Premier League game of the season in a week, but are not ready for the gruelling season ahead with their current squad options. Andoni Iraola has already shown glimpses of what his side will be capable of during the Reds’ pre-season games, but his squad is fragile. One or two injuries to key players could seriously derail the 2026/27 campaign, so Liverpool must get a deal for Barcola over the line. The former Lyon star is exactly what Liverpool need in attack after losing Mohamed Salah on a free transfer this summer. Liverpool could sign Barcola for £125m if PSG will truly lower their asking price Sky Sports claims that PSG are holding firm on their £145m valuation of Barcola, which is a fee that Liverpool are rightfully unwilling to pay this summer. The winger has two years left on his contract and wants to leave. TalkSPORT journalist Alex Crook contradicts Sky, stating that PSG could compromise on their asking price for Barcola and could be willing to accept around £125m for the 23-year-old. Crook said: “Liverpool fans are getting a little bit concerned about their lack of squad depth heading into the new season. 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 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 [that transfer has now been confirmed]; he won’t be the only new arrival either.”