Bradley Barcola says winning the Premier League is “one of my biggest dreams in my life” after joining Liverpool for £123 million.
The Reds have signed the 23-year-old on a long-term contract as part of a deal worth £106m plus £17m in potential add-ons.
“It took a long time but I’m really happy today to be able to play for Liverpool and all I want is to be on the pitch and be able to play,” Barcola told Liverpool.
“I hope to achieve very big things. First of all, winning the Premier League – it’s one of my biggest dreams in my life.
How Bradley Barcola could be Mohamed Salah replacement
Barcola had two years remaining on his PSG contract but made it clear he would not extend his stay with the reigning European champions and was excluded from their Ligue 1 opener against Rennes, which ended in a 2-2 draw.
Barcola predominantly operates on the left wing but can play on the opposite flank. He faced competition for places from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue last season and was often used from the bench during the latter stages of PSG’s Champions League triumph.
Barcola made 49 appearances in all competitions during 2025/26, contributing 13 goals and seven assists as PSG retained the Ligue 1 title and continued their success in Europe.
The Lyon academy product registered 39 goals and 37 assists in 152 appearances for his former club.
Barcola also played a major role for France at the 2026 World Cup, featuring in all eight of their matches and scoring three goals.
The move could also have consequences for Cody Gakpo, who has been linked with Tottenham throughout the summer and has attracted interest from Manchester City.
Liverpool identified Barcola as their leading target to replace the prolific Mohamed Salah, who left Anfield at the end of last season.
When does the summer transfer window 2026 close?
The window opened on Monday June 15 and will shut on Tuesday September 1.
After that, every Premier League club can register a squad of up to 25 players, 17 of whom are allowed to be non-Home Grown Players.
A Home Grown Player has been registered with any club affiliated to the English or Welsh Football Association for three entire seasons or 36 months across their career before his 21st birthday, or the end of the season during which they turn 21.
Under-21 players do not count towards the 25-man limit.
What time does the Premier League transfer window shut on transfer deadline day?
The deadline is 23:00 BST in the Premier League, but clubs can have an extra two hours to file the remaining documentation if they submit a deal sheet confirming that an agreement has been reached.
The deal sheet must arrive fully completed before the transfer window closes.
For international transfers, clubs also have to comply with the FIFA Transfer Matching System deadline of midnight.
When does the summer transfer window close around Europe?
There are slight variations between the major European leagues. Here’s when they shut.
| League | Date | BST close | ET | PT |
| Premier League | Sept 1 | 23:00 | 18:00 | 15:00 |
| LaLiga | Sept 1 | 22:59 | 17:59 | 14:59 |
| Serie A | Sept 1 | 19:00 | 14:00 | 11:00 |
| Bundesliga | Aug 31 | 19:00 | 14:00 | 11:00 |
| Ligue 1 | Aug 31 | 19:00 | 14:00 | 11:00 |
When does the 2026/27 winter transfer window open?
The Premier League winter transfer window opens on Friday January 1, 2027 and closes on Monday February 1, 2027 at 23:00 BST.
Can Premier League clubs sign players outside of the window?
Clubs can only add players outside of transfer windows who are free agents and if they have room in their 25-man squad.
Premier League teams can still announce deals with other clubs, but those players will not be registered to play until the window re-opens.
This means there is usually little to no movement when the window closes, with four months to wait until the window re-opens.
Players can be released by Premier League clubs at any time, but the usual rule is that they cannot sign for another side outside of the market.
