# Liverpool FC's £100m Question, Is Bradley Barcola Worth It?

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Podcast: [The Anfield Index Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-anfield-index-podcast-1087766)
Published: 2026-07-29T16:03:00+00:00
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## Resource

Liverpool's pursuit of Bradley Barcola has sparked fierce debate, but do the numbers tell a completely different story? Dave Davis cuts through the noise by analysing the data behind the PSG winger, comparing him directly with Cody Gakpo and explaining why Liverpool value him so highly. From elite underlying metrics and lightning pace to how Barcola would fit Andoni Iraola's tactical system, this AI Special separates opinion from evidence and explores whether Liverpool's reported £100m plus investment is actually justified. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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