Who is Bradley Barcola and what's the Liverpool transfer fuss about?

Recent reports have indicated that Liverpool have shown interest in signing PSG's Bradley Barcola in this summer transfer window.
A transfer report that has sparked the interest of football fans worldwide is the interest of the Premier League champions, Liverpool in signing a star player from Champions League winners, PSG, Bradley Barcola.
According to L'Équipe, Liverpool are prepared to renew their pursuit of Bradley Barcola, a long-standing target, as complications persist in their efforts to sign Alexander Isak.
With their offer for the Newcastle striker already turned down, the Reds are now considering Barcola and Real Madrid’s Rodrygo as possible alternatives.
As things stand, Barcola is not up for sale according to reports and PSG are also considering the option of offering the French star player a new contract.
Bradley Barcola stats

Barcola had a standout 2024–25 campaign, playing a key role in PSG’s Champions League and Ligue 1 triumphs with 21 goals and 19 assists across all competitions.
Despite his impressive contributions, he has since seen his place in the squad diminish at the Parc des Princes. Naturally, he plays off the left wing.
Bradley Barcola – 2024/25 Season Breakdown
Ligue 1
- Matches Played: 34
- Goals: 14
- Assists: 10
- Penalties: 2
- Minutes Played: 2,193
Coupe de France
- Matches Played: 6
- Goals: 4
- Assists: 4
- Penalties: 0
- Minutes Played: 331
UEFA Champions League
- Matches Played: 17
- Goals: 3
- Assists: 4
- Penalties: 1
- Minutes Played: 1,163
Trophée des Champions (Super Cup)
- Matches Played: 1
- Goals: 0
- Assists: 0
- Penalties: 1
- Minutes Played: 23
FIFA Club World Cup
- Matches Played: 6
- Goals: 0
- Assists: 2
- Penalties: 0
- Minutes Played: 285
UEFA Nations League
- Matches Played: 9
- Goals: 2
- Assists: 0
- Penalties: 0
- Minutes Played: 408
TOTAL (All Competitions)
- Matches Played: 73
- Goals: 23
- Assists: 20
- Penalties: 4
- Minutes Played: 4,403





