PSG find out asking price for attacker after having initial €30m bid rejected: Reports

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have had their opening bid of €30 million for Bradley Barcola rejected by Lyon (via RMC Sport). Reports claim that Lyon value their forward at €50 million.

Despite Ousmane Dembele's imminent arrival in Paris, the Ligue 1 outfit are looking to add to their attacking options. Journalist Fabrizio Romano revealed on Monday, July 31, that Dembele has agreed to a five-year deal with PSG.

20-year-old Barcola will face competition on the right wing should he move to the Parc des Princes. Given his relative inexperience, a starting position may not be guaranteed.

The youngster broke into the senior team and proved his worth during the second half of the last season. He scored five goals and provided nine assists from 26 appearances in Ligue 1.

PSG are not the only club interested in acquiring the services of the France U21. UEFA Champions League winners Manchester City are also looking at the attacker as a potential replacement for Riyad Mahrez (via One Football). The Algerian international recently departed for the Saudi Pro League. He joined Al-Ahli for a reported fee of £30 million.

Despite the interest from various clubs in Europe, Barcola has expressed his willingness to continue working hard and staying with Lyon.

Youngster Bradley Barcola has been subject to a move away from Lyon after a good finish to the season last year. PSG are among the clubs interested in securing a deal for the 20-year-old. The Parisian outfit have had their opening €30 million offer rejected for the player (via RMC Sport).

However, the France U21 is of the opinion that he needs to continue with Lyon for another season, which will be essential to his progress. He said (via One Football):

The Ligue 1 outfit's boss Laurent