Bradley Barcola has put his PSG contract talks on hold since Liverpool showed interest last summer.
What happened?
The French superstar was expected to sign a new deal with PSG, but the talks have stalled since Liverpool made a big proposal.
Fabrizio Romano, a renowned transfer expert, revealed that PSG fully expected Barcola to sign a new deal, but the talks have been on standby since last summer.
Why it matters for Bradley Barcola
Barcola's future remains uncertain, with Liverpool keen to sign him as a replacement for Mohamed Salah, who left the club after scoring 12 goals and providing ten assists last season.
The Reds are in need of a new winger, with Hugo Ekitike set to miss the first half of the new campaign due to a serious achilles injury.
What comes next?
Liverpool are already exploring alternative options, with Yan Diomande choosing PSG as his next destination if he leaves RB Leipzig this summer.
The Football FanCast Supercomputer predicts that Barcola would thrive at Liverpool, registering 20 goal contributions in his debut Premier League season.
This would make him only the second winger to achieve that in their first campaign in English football since Salah in 2017.
Barcola's shot-creating actions per 90 would have ranked first among all Liverpool players, and he is expected to be a key player for the Reds if he joins.
The transfer fee Liverpool could spend to sign Barcola is unknown, but the Reds are willing to spend big to strengthen their squad.
On 18 Jun, the transfer window opened, and Liverpool are expected to make some big signings, with Barcola being one of their top targets.
The French superstar has registered 18 goal contributions in Ligue 1, completing 4.3 progressive carries per 90, and ranking in the top two percent of wide forwards in Europe for carries into the penalty area.
If Barcola joins Liverpool, he will be expected to make an immediate impact, with the Reds looking to challenge for the Premier League title next season.