​Liverpool have stepped up their interest in Bradley Barcola after making fresh contact with Paris Saint-Germain in the past 24 hours, according to TeamTalk. The developing situation points to serious intent from Anfield as the club continue to shape the squad under Andoni Iraola ahead of the new campaign.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe 23-year-old is emerging as a genuine target in a market where Liverpool are still expected to move decisively. TEAMtalk report that Barcola “has made it clear he wishes to leave the French capital in search of regular first-team football”, with PSG understood to be willing to listen as they attempt to manage their financial position after heavy spending.Photo IMAGOWhat makes this one especially noteworthy is the player’s stance. Barcola is “particularly keen on a switch to Anfield”, and that tends to matter in deals of this magnitude. It is also reported that “personal terms not expected to pose any major obstacles should a deal progress”, which gives Liverpool a clear platform if club-to-club talks gather pace.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLiverpool’s admiration for Barcola is not new. He “has long been admired at Liverpool and has featured on their radar for some time”, a detail that suggests groundwork has already been done on the player’s profile, character and tactical suitability. That level of prior interest often proves important when a deal becomes more realistic later in the window.The France international would bring flexibility across the frontline. He can operate off either wing and through the middle, and that versatility is valued highly in elite recruitment models. TEAMtalk add that the move “would add pace and dynamism to Andoni Iraola’s attacking options as Liverpool prepare for life after Mo Salah”.Photo IMAGOAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBarcola’s numbers back up the appeal. He has recorded 39 goals and 37 assists in 152 appearances for PSG, an output that underlines both end product and consistency. He has also enhanced his reputation internationally, with the report noting he “has also impressed for France at the World Cup”.There is a practical reason this opportunity may have opened up. PSG are said to be “actively looking to offload players to help comply with financial regulations”, and Barcola’s limited league starts last season have increased the possibility of a departure. He started only 21 of PSG’s 38 league games, which explains why a player of his talent could now be assessing a different path.For Liverpool, the timing may be useful. Their interest has “only intensified after the Reds have faced difficulties in signing RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande”. In a market where first-choice pursuits can stall, top clubs often pivot towards players they already know well. Barcola appears to fit that pattern.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementCrucially, “no agreement has yet been reached with PSG”, so this rem