no one expected this not even the most informed journalists in england or france in a transfer window already filled with drama and surprises liverpool have now pulled off another shock move that has left everyone stunned the reds who have already been one of the most aggressive clubs in the 2025 summer transfer window have now set their sights on psg superstar bradley barcola a name that has not been on many radars when talking about premier league moves but now suddenly it’s the biggest talking point in football just when everyone thought the alexander isak transfer saga couldn’t get any crazier liverpool have decided to light another fire
this news broke like thunder from the sky nobody saw it coming not even rival clubs who were watching liverpool’s movements closely just days ago liverpool had a £110m bid for newcastle striker alexander isak rejected a move that shook the market and signalled to everyone that liverpool are willing to break the bank now instead of waiting or making a second offer for isak the reds have turned their attention to barcola from psg one of the most exciting young talents in world football
it doesn’t stop there either because rodrygo from real madrid is also being monitored by liverpool with arsenal also interested the whole plan at anfield is starting to look like a total rebuild of the attack barcola rodrygo isak three different types of players three potential signings that could completely transform liverpool’s front line and the fact that they are going for these names in the same window shows the kind of ambition that hasn’t been seen since the days of klopp’s peak era
liverpool have already brought in jeremie frimpong milos kerkez giorgi mamardashvili armin pecsi hugo ekitike florian wirtz will wright and freddie woodman that’s a full team of new signings and it’s only early august these are not just squad fillers these are serious players who will challenge for starting spots and raise the level of the whole team but while these arrivals have made headlines it’s the departures that have been just as big trent alexander arnold is gone luis diaz is gone and now reports say darwin nunez is heading to al hilal in saudi arabia after agreeing in principle to join them today
caoimhin kelleher and tyler morton are also out the door so clearly the squad is being reshaped this is no longer a team trying to hold onto the past this is a club building for the future and possibly a new era under new manager arne slot and sporting director richard hughes
barcola is just 22 years old but he is already making waves at psg last season he was part of the treble winning squad and managed to score 21 goals and provide 21 assists across 64 games that is a total of 42 goal contributions at the highest level for one of the biggest clubs in the world numbers like that don’t lie and even though he is not always first choice under luis enrique players like desire doue and kvaratskhelia are sometimes preferred barcola has still shown he can deliver
psg have made it clear they won’t sell barcola unless a club meets their valuation of €100 million that’s around £87 million and while that is a massive fee liverpool seem ready to pay it or at least start negotiations the move would be a big one not just in terms of money but in terms of statement it would mean liverpool are ready to leave behind the nunez diaz era and begin something new with younger fresher legs and new energy
luis enrique spoke about barcola back in june when asked about the player’s future he said barcola is one of the young players they are banking on he said he expected him to stay at psg for many years and that barcola himself wanted that too but football changes fast and now with liverpool in the picture everything could change a new challenge a new league and the chance to become the main man in one of the most exciting teams in europe could be too tempting to turn down
while barcola is making headlines the rodrygo situation is quietly developing in the background the real madrid forward has long been seen as a future superstar and though he has had ups and downs in spain he remains one of the most dangerous players on his day he’s still just 24 and would bring speed skill and versatility to any club liverpool are not the only ones watching arsenal are too but if the reds are serious and ready to spend big they could beat the gunners to his signature
the big question now is what happens to the isak deal after the first bid was rejected many assumed liverpool would go back with a second improved offer but now it seems they are not putting all their eggs in that basket they are still interested in isak but they don’t want to look desperate or be held to ransom by newcastle they are exploring barcola and rodrygo without giving up on isak this is smart business by the club giving themselves multiple options and showing they will not be bullied in the market
the idea of a front three with barcola ekitike and wirtz is mouthwatering and even without isak that would be one of the youngest and most explosive attacking trios in europe barcola on the left wirtz behind the striker and ekitike leading the line supported by a midfield of mac allister szoboszlai and curtis jones that’s a team that can not only win in england but go deep in the champions league too
the way liverpool are moving this summer shows there is a clear vision behind the scenes richard hughes and arne slot are building something big and they are doing it quickly and decisively no long drawn out sagas no last minute panic buys this is a club with a plan and they are executing it with military precision
barcola would not just be another signing he would be a symbol of the new era a young star coming from one of the biggest clubs in the world to join a team ready to dominate again the premier league is already on alert but if liverpool land barcola rodrygo or isak or any two of them it will send shockwaves through the footballing world
what’s more is the threat from manchester united who are now being linked with isak too if united manage to hijack that deal it could force liverpool to act faster on barcola or rodrygo it could also trigger a response where liverpool decide to go even bigger and try to land all three if they have the money and the willingness anything is possible
the season is about to begin but the transfer window is far from over and as things stand liverpool are the team to watch they are making the most noise they are doing the biggest business and they are not afraid to make bold moves this is not the same liverpool of the past this is a new version younger faster more dangerous and ready to shock everyone
barcola may still stay at psg rodrygo might remain at madrid isak could end up at manchester united but right now they are all linked to one club liverpool and that alone tells you how far this club has come the reds are building an army and if these moves happen the rest of the premier league will have a real problem on their hands the window isn’t closed yet and the storm is only getting stronger at anfield and no one knows what’s coming next
