Liverpool are close to signing Paris St-Germain forward Bradley Barcola in a deal expected to exceed £100m. If completed, the move would represent a major investment in the 23-year-old France international and strengthen Liverpool’s attacking options.

Talks have advanced over the past 48 hours, with a full agreement said to be near. PSG had valued Barcola at £140m, but the proposed total package is expected to be below that figure, starting at at least £100m and increasing through add-ons.