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Bradley Barcola: Liverpool strike £120m agreement with PSG

Liverpool's £120m agreement with PSG for Bradley Barcola is the biggest transfer of the summer so far

By · Published August 29, 2026 at 13:30 UTC · Updated August 29, 2026 at 15:24 UTC

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The Premier League club have finalised a deal worth up to £123m, with Barcola set to undergo a medical and sign a contract to 2031. The Times has detailed Liverpool's four-year pursuit of Barcola. The BBC has also covered fan reactions and the potential exit of another Liverpool player as a result of the deal.

The New York Times and The Guardian have both noted that the agreement is subject to a medical. The deal is not yet finalized. Barcola is yet to complete his medical.

The BBC has also noted that Liverpool are closing in on a deal for another player, Liam Delap, who is joining Nottingham Forest.

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How much is Liverpool paying for Bradley Barcola?

Liverpool have agreed to pay £120m for Bradley Barcola, with the deal potentially rising to £123m.

When will Bradley Barcola sign his contract with Liverpool?

Bradley Barcola is set to sign a contract with Liverpool to 2031, but the deal is subject to a medical.

What other transfers are Liverpool involved in?

The BBC has noted that Liverpool are closing in on a deal for Liam Delap, who is joining Nottingham Forest.

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