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Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola has reportedly reached an agreement in principle to join Liverpool after holding discussions with new manager Andoni Iraola. Although the 23-year-old is keen on a switch to Anfield, the two clubs are still some distance apart in how they value the player.

Barcola agrees Liverpool move

As per L'Equipe, Barcola has agreed in principle to move to Liverpool. The 23-year-old has already informed the French champions that he does not plan to renew his existing contract, which is due to run until the summer of 2028. Barcola is eager to experience the Premier League and make what he sees as the next major step in his career.

The same report states that the France international recently had encouraging talks with new Reds boss Iraola as well as several club officials over a possible transfer to Anfield. However, despite the player's obvious wish to move to Merseyside, no formal contract has yet been signed.

Searching for regular starting spot

After three very successful years in the French capital, Barcola now wants to establish himself as a regular starter at one of Europe's top clubs. The Lyon-born forward became frustrated after often being used from the bench in PSG's biggest matches in recent months.

Having frequently operated as a so-called "12th man" under the current coaching setup, Barcola feels the time has come to move on and take the next step. He has therefore made Liverpool his preferred destination in order to secure regular starts. Barcola is now fully focused on completing a move to Anfield. The 23-year-old hopes his personal agreement with the English club will help move the difficult negotiations in the right direction.

PSG demand massive transfer fee

Even though Barcola has agreed to the move in principle, finalising the transfer remains extremely complicated. Liverpool representatives have begun initial talks with their counterparts in Paris, but the two European giants are still far from finding common ground. PSG are now reportedly willing to allow Barcola to leave this summer, but they are standing firm on their financial expectations. The Paris club are seeking a huge transfer fee that could comfortably go beyond the €120 million mark.

Next steps for Liverpool and Barcola

It is still unclear whether Barcola's personal agreement with Liverpool will speed up negotiations between the two clubs in the coming days. The Reds are expected to continue discussions with PSG in an effort to close the huge financial gap. If the two sides fail to reach a compromise, Liverpool could be left with no option but to step away from the deal. However, Barcola's strong preference for a move to Anfield gives the Premier League club a clear edge in these crucial talks.