Fabrizio Romano updates Barcola as Liverpool chase deadline
Fabrizio Romano says Liverpool and PSG are in daily talks over Bradley Barcola, with a “here we go” possible once an offer is accepted, while French reports claim a verbal deal near a medical. Arsenal chase Julian Alvarez as the window tightens, and Romano also reports a £50m Liverpool bid for Ismaila Sarr.
Key Takeaways
- Fabrizio Romano says Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain exchange daily offers and payment terms on Bradley Barcola.
- French reporting claims a verbal agreement and a medical next; Romano stresses nothing big changed until PSG accept.
- Arsenal hope to land Julian Alvarez, who is said to be open after initially favouring Barcelona.
- Romano reports Liverpool’s £50m bid for Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr after Minteh talks stalled.
- Manchester City could still reignite interest in Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez in a late summer twist.
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What has Fabrizio Romano said about Barcola to Liverpool?
According to Football365’s round-up of his YouTube update, Romano confirmed contacts on Tuesday but noted talks also ran through Monday, Sunday, Saturday and Friday. Liverpool and PSG discuss the fee, payment structure and terms every day.
He framed the story as direct club-to-club conversation rather than a simple bid-accepted or bid-rejected cycle. Liverpool remain hopeful of an agreement. “At any moment” could bring a green light, medical and contract if PSG accept what Liverpool are offering.
Romano also warned that “Barcola plus one in could mean Cody Gakpo out.” That remains a live caveat for Anfield planning.
Is the Barcola medical already lined up?
French journalist François Plateau reported a verbal agreement worth more than £110m, with minor details left, then said parties consider the deal “done” ahead of a medical. Romano was less definitive: nothing major changed Tuesday night, and the decisive step is still an accepted offer.
The Independent likewise described a Barcola boost after positive talks, with PSG insiders expecting the winger to leave this summer. Liverpool have also seen bids for Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh turned down while they chase wide reinforcements.
Read the live Premier League window context at The Independent’s transfer live blog.
Where do Arsenal, Alvarez and Chelsea fit in?
Arsenal want Julian Alvarez to finish a busy summer and add firepower as they defend their Premier League title. Alvarez is said to be open to the move after initially favouring Barcelona.
Elsewhere, Manchester City sealed a €100m deal for Ayyoub Bouaddi and sold Savio to Tottenham for £85m. City interest in Cody Gakpo and a possible return for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez keep the late window tense.
Romano separately reported Hull City agreeing a deal for Union Berlin forward Ilyas Ansah worth more than €20m, and a Liverpool £50m offer for Ismaila Sarr after the Minteh valuation gap. Axel Disasi also joined Crystal Palace on loan from Chelsea.
Until PSG accept and medicals begin, Barcola stays the headline unresolved thread—and Fabrizio Romano’s “here we go” remains the signal fans are waiting for.