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PSG confirm Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye decisions as Liverpool transfer talks continue Paris Saint-Germain could allow Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye to depart the club this summer as their season gets underway against Lens this evening Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye have been left out of Paris Saint-Germain's squad for the Trophee des Champions match against Lens. Both players have been linked with a move to Anfield this summer. It is understood that PSG attacker Barcola has emerged as a priority signing, with talks having taken place over a deal. Barcola is keen on the switch, but Liverpool would need PSG to budge from their valuation of at least £130m for the player. Maghnes Akliouche, a PSG addition from Monaco this summer, starts the match after his transfer appeared to further open up the possibility of Barcola's exit in the coming weeks. PSG also completed a deal for another option on the wing with the signing of Mika Godts from Ajax on Saturday. Barcola has been a key part of PSG's success in recent seasons and earned two Champions League wins in as many years. The France international scored 13 goals and provided seven assists across all competitions last term as he faced competition from Ousmane Dembele and Kvicha Kvaratskhelia. The 23-year-old won't come cheaply but teenage star Mbaye may command a more modest, albeit significant fee. The 18-year-old, who primarily plays on the right, scored three goals and registered two assists in 29 appearances. The Senegal international could draw a £42m bid. A move for Mbaye is said to be independent of Liverpool's negotiations over Barcola, though the Reds will likely want a more experienced figure than the teenager. FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook page Andoni Iraola made it clear earlier in the summer that he wanted to improve his options on the flanks despite signing Victor Munoz. When the market is open, you have to be always open to new options to improve the squad," he said. "There are obvious situations where we need to sign players. Winger for example, we definitely need to sign a winger, but there are other situations where we will have to analyze what the market gives you, what is the cost, how we also see the players we have." Liverpool have added Jeremy Jacquet and Ronald Araujo to their ranks this summer, in addition to Munoz. Jacquet got on the scoresheet at Anfield on Sunday, netting the second goal in the Reds' 2-0 victory over Como. Iraola has taken on a squad that has lost significant figures such as Ibrahima Konate, Mohamed Salah and Andrew Robertson. Official premium experiences at Anfield are available now for the 26/27 Premier League season. Make it easier than ever to turn a regular fixture into something genuinely unforgettable.