{"id":576934,"date":"2026-07-31T09:54:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:54:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/576934\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T09:54:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:54:12","slug":"liverpool-romano-gives-barcola-to-anfield-update-as-he-reveals-the-main-issue-holding-up-transfer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/576934\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool: Romano gives Barcola to Anfield update as he reveals ‘the main issue’ holding up transfer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has revealed his latest update as Liverpool<\/a> attempt to sign Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola.<\/p>\n

The Reds have been on the lookout for a new top-class winger to replace Mohamed Salah after the Egypt international left Anfield at the end of the season.<\/p>\n

Spain winger Victor Munoz has joined from Osasuna already this summer but the youngster is not Liverpool<\/a>\u2018s main winger signing this summer.<\/p>\n

Their top target for an elite winger was RB Leipzig\u2019s Yan Diomande but it became clear that he wanted to move elsewhere in the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n

Italian transfer expert Romano has revealed that a \u201cverbal agreement is fully in place\u201d for Diomande to join Real Madrid this summer with the Ivory Coast international set to complete his medical soon.<\/p>\n

Romano said on his YouTube channel<\/a>: \u201cThe next signing will be Yan Diomande.<\/p>\n

READ: Liverpool urged to change transfer stance on \u00a334m star before deadline day<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cSometimes in the transfer market there is a gentleman\u2019s agreement where one club allows the other to complete another signing before announcing a deal. But believe me, the agreement is done. Yan Diomande will become a Real Madrid player in the next few days.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe here we go is 100% verbally confirmed. The player still has to travel, complete his medical and sign the contract, but the verbal agreement is fully in place.\u201d<\/p>\n

Romano reveals \u2018the real challenge\u2019 facing Liverpool in Barcola race<\/p>\n

PSG winger Barcola has now emerged as the top target for Liverpool but Romano has revealed that the \u201cmain issue\u201d standing in the way of a deal is the asking price.<\/p>\n

Romano added: \u201cContacts continue between Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain and the player\u2019s representatives.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe key point is the transfer fee. There will be no problem regarding the player\u2019s contract, personal terms or the project. Bradley Barcola is very keen on Liverpool and is excited by the move.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe discussions are continuing, but Liverpool will need to make a significant financial investment.<\/p>\n

READ: Jamie Carragher reacts to Liverpool trying to sign Bradley Barcola and points out glaring flaw<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cThe club must determine how much they are willing to pay PSG before the deal can happen.<\/p>\n

\u201cNothing is imminent. There has been talk of a bid being prepared, but this is not the main issue.<\/p>\n

\u201cLiverpool want Barcola and they will make a bid. The agreement with the player will also come. The real challenge is reaching a financial agreement with Paris Saint-Germain.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat could take time because PSG have already lost several attacking players and are still completing other business.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe French club also need time to secure replacements before allowing another important forward to leave.\u201d<\/p>\n

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