Bradley Barcola has reportedly laid down a specific condition for Liverpool as he considers a possible transfer.
Liverpool have emerged as potential suitors for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola after missing out on Antoine Semenyo.
The Bournemouth forward has decided to join Manchester City in January, prompting Liverpool and several other leading Premier League sides to reassess their attacking targets.
CaughtOffside reported exclusively that Arne Slot and his recruitment staff are tracking the French international as they look to bolster their wide options. With Luis Díaz having departed last summer and ongoing uncertainty surrounding Mohamed Salah’s future, the need for reinforcements out wide has become more pressing at Anfield.
Barcola seeking guarantees over role
According to a reliable source on X, Barcola has set a clear condition for any potential move to Liverpool, instructing his representatives that a switch would only be considered if he is assured regular first-team minutes.
Liverpool’s interest has been widely noted in recent weeks, especially following their failure to land Semenyo. Those close to the situation say Barcola has made it clear to his agent that he is unwilling to leave PSG unless he is confident of playing a significant role in his next club’s starting line-up.
At 23, Barcola views this phase of his career as crucial and is determined to avoid a transfer that could limit him to a rotational or bench role, regardless of the stature of the club involved. His stance reflects his growing importance at PSG, where he has become a key attacking outlet under Luis Enrique, contributing regularly with goals and assists.
While PSG are eager to tie him down long term, with his current deal running until 2028, negotiations over a new contract have reportedly slowed as Barcola weighs up his options across Europe.
His position is driven by career planning rather than ego. With international ambitions in mind and intense competition for places in the France squad, consistent club football is viewed as vital.
Liverpool are now assessing whether they can meet Barcola’s demands without upsetting the balance of the squad, as the winger looks to retain control over the direction of his next move.
