We asked whether Barcola’s price tag is fair. Here’s what you had to say:
John: I’m stunned by the fee. Not questioning his talent or upside, but when Vinicius Jr is valued at £137m, this figure feels hard to justify.
Lee: He’s shown his value. A big-name arrival to kick off the new manager’s era makes sense and creates a buzz. That said, we still need to solve the back-four issue.
Kate:The money in football is getting ridiculous. Sure, top players command big fees, but last season is a reminder to be cautious. I like Barcola, but at that price I’d rather strengthen with experienced, high-quality defenders. We can’t afford a fragile back line. Iraola can maximise what we have—we need defenders.
Andrew:It’s an outrageous fee. Can Barcola actually go the full 90? He often came off around 60–70 minutes. I hope I’m wrong if we sign him.
Paul:We have plenty of attacking options already; the real need is in defence. Make the back line solid and build from there.
Stu: Barcola would be a good addition, but he’s nowhere near £100m, never mind £145m. He’s a rotation player at PSG. If they won’t accept £70m at most, move on.
Dan:I rate Barcola highly—he feels like a veteran, yet he’s only 23. Whenever he came on for PSG he was a real threat: not the most clinical, but his pace is frightening, as we saw with France at the World Cup. Is he worth £145m? No. In today’s market I’d say £60–£80m. Big potential—young and quick—but he’s spent most of the season on PSG’s bench.