Green light given: Fabrizio Romano confirms Bradley Barcola breakthrough

Fabrizio Romano confirms that Liverpool took a massive step forward in their Bradley Barcola pursuit.

Liverpool appear to have had some sort of breakthrough in their deal for Bradley Barcola. And that will be a massive blow to Arsenal.

The Gunners, fresh from failing in their Vinicius Jr pursuit, have reportedly been waiting in the wings for Barcola. They're hoping for some sort of collapse in Liverpool's talks - or a significant delay - that would let them jump in and steal the Frenchman.

After all, there is no better option on the wing right now than Barcola. Paris Saint-Germain are well aware of this, pricing him according at, reportedly, €150m. And that's actually down on their initial price.

Both Liverpool and Arsenal are eager, then, even if Barcola is incredibly expensive. We imagine he'll go for a nine-figure fee eventually - whether he proves to be worth that amount is another matter.

But it sounds as though Liverpool are going to win this one, if there's indeed a winner. Fabrizio Romano reports that have received the 'final green light' from Barcola over personal terms.

"Liverpool have the final green light from Bradley Barcola on personal terms," he writes.

"The negotiations with PSG over the fee continue as clubs are in direct, official conversation.

"Up to LFC as PSG valuation remains high."

Now Liverpool will still need to agree terms with PSG but this will naturally put them in an incredibly strong position. The European champions essentially need to sell Barcola if they're to sign everyone they want to sign and if he will only move to Anfield, they've got little choice but to negotiate.

There are only around three weeks left in this transfer window and there can be little doubt that this would be the biggest deal of the remaining time. Liverpool want their statement signing and they've moved massively closer here by agreeing full terms with Barcola.