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Bradley Barcola: how Liverpool’s pursuit was four years in the making – The Times

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Bradley Barcola: how Liverpool’s pursuit was four years in the making – The Times

Bradley Barcola: how Liverpool’s pursuit was four years in the making  The Times

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Liverpool have agreed a deal worth up to £120 million to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola, concluding a pursuit spanning four years. The transfer represents the summer's largest deal. Arsenal reportedly attempted a late bid to hijack the move. The signing has prompted questions about the future of Cody Gakpo at Anfield.

What we know

  • Liverpool have agreed terms with PSG for Barcola in a deal reaching £120 million
  • The club's four-year pursuit of the forward has now concluded
  • Arsenal made a late attempt to match Liverpool's offer

Why it matters

The deal represents Liverpool's most significant summer investment and caps an extended recruitment effort. However, reports suggest the club's transfer approach has yielded mixed results, contrasting with its former reputation for shrewd acquisitions.

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