Report: Liverpool set to battle Arsenal in the race for PSG forward

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At PSG, Luis Enrique’s attacking pecking order is increasingly crowded. Ousmane Dembele, Doue and Kvaratskhelia have all complicated Barcola’s path to guaranteed prominence. PSG still see him as important, yet the player has just over two years left on his deal and talks are expected.

Elite rivals circle Barcola

Liverpool will not have a clean run. Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United have all been made aware of developments, while Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund are also monitoring matters.

For Liverpool, the attraction is obvious. Arne Slot’s squad may need fresh width, speed and one against one threat. Barcola offers all three, though price, PSG’s resolve and competition could decide whether intrigue becomes opportunity.

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From a Liverpool supporter’s perspective, this is exactly the kind of rumour that quickens the pulse while demanding caution. Barcola feels like a proper Liverpool forward, explosive, elegant and capable of turning a tense afternoon into chaos for full backs. There is something thrilling about the idea of him stretching Premier League defences, especially in a side that may need more variety and unpredictability from wide areas.

Still, supporters have heard this tune before. PSG rarely sell elite young talent cheaply, and if Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and half the Premier League are watching, Liverpool cannot afford to drift into a slow auction. They need clarity, speed and conviction.

The exciting part is the profile. Barcola is 23, still developing, already tested at a major European club and versatile enough to fit Slot’s front line. He would not arrive as a sentimental signing. He would arrive as a statement of intent.

The sceptical part is the cost. If PSG open the door, Liverpool must decide quickly whether this is a priority move or another admired name on a long list. Fans will want ambition, not admiration from distance. Barcola would feel like a signing with electricity in his boots, but only if Liverpool move like a club that truly believes he can transform their attack.