Liverpool preparing opening bid for PSG's Barcola

Barcola helped France reach the semi-finals at the 2026 World Cup [Getty Images]Liverpool have stepped up their interest in Paris St-Germain's Bradley Barcola and are preparing an opening bid.Barcola, 23, has been identified as the primary option for Liverpool as they look to replace Mohamed Salah, who left at the end of last season.The France winger is valued by PSG at around £145m. Such a fee would break the British transfer record but those at Anfield are keen on striking a deal closer