FC Bayern are apparently having to say goodbye to one of their dream players. According to the latest reports, the transfer of Bradley Barcola is not financially feasible
Although sporting director Max Eberl has recently enquired again about the French international’s situation at Paris Saint-Germain, concrete negotiations are unlikely to take place for the time being
The main reason: the enormous costs of a possible deal
PSG demand 90 million euros
As reported by tz, Paris Saint-Germain are demanding around 90 million euros for the 23-year-old attacking player. In addition, the Frenchman’s salary demands are said to be significantly higher than what Bayern are currently prepared to invest. This means that a move to Säbener Straße hardly seems realistic at the moment
Munich have been looking at Barcola for some time now. The left-back was already considered a hot candidate for the German record champions in the summer of 2025, but PSG categorically blocked a potential transfer at the time
Interestingly, a departure from Paris now seems conceivable in principle. According to reports, Barcola is not entirely satisfied with his current role at the Champions League finalists
Under coach Luis Enrique, the French international has often only been used as a wild card, which is why his management is said to be sounding out the market
Bayern with Díaz already a prominent player
In sporting terms, Barcola would fit perfectly into Munich’s profile. The fast and dribbling winger has exactly the dynamic that FC Bayern are looking for for their attacking style of play
However, Bayern have already signed Luis Díaz, a world-class player for the left flank, which is likely to make another expensive transfer in this position less of a priority
Especially as the competition for Barcola is enormous anyway
According to Sky, FC Bayern, Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea, Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and Atlético Madrid are also said to be interested in the Frenchman. Even clubs from Saudi Arabia are said to be keeping a close eye on the situation
Barcola is still under contract in Paris until 2028, which is why PSG are in a very comfortable position in sporting and financial terms
This leaves Bayern with only one conclusion for the time being: the dream transfer Barcola seems to be out of reach this summer too.