Liverpool target Bradley Barcola could be heading to Arsenal as the Gunners enter the race for the PSG star.
Mikel Arteta’s men have reportedly joined the race for Paris Saint-Germain’s electric young winger.
Liverpool were said to be keen on adding Barcola to the purchase of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, who became the Premier League club’s record signing.
But they may have to look elsewhere for another signing to add to their £116.5 million acquisition of Wirtz.
Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich have also shown interest in Barcola.
And now Arsenal have joined the race, we could see a high-profile battle for the winger.
Bradley Barcola Arsenal Interest Ramps Up
According to a report in L’Equipe, Arsenal have expressed interest in Barcola despite having an initial approach refused.
It is thought that the Gunners are willing to let Gabriel Martinelli leave, opening the door for Barcola.
But with several huge European sides chasing the 22-year-old’s signature, he could yet end up anywhere.
Barcola started last season well, but lost his starting place at PSG as the season wore on.
The £60 million arrival of Georgian star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in January didn’t help Barcola’s playtime.
While Desire Doue’s impressive breakthrough season also saw Barcola consigned to the bench more often than he’d have hoped for.
🚨 Arsenal have expressed an interest in Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola, who is also wanted by Bayern Munich. Liverpool are admirers too.
(Source: L'Equipe) pic.twitter.com/fR9TnxTYAB
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) June 24, 2025
Bradley Barcola Stats
However, Bradely Barcola still put up some impressive stats last season.
The winger netted 21 goals in all competitions as PGS won the Champion League, Ligue 1 and French Cup.
To date, he has scored 26 goals in 99 total appearances for the Parisian outfit, providing 29 assists.
A product of the Olympique Lyon academy, the French international has two goals in 14 senior caps for Les Bleus.
Seen as one of the top young talents in France, Barcola’s pace, technique and finishing ability are all standout attributes.
Signed from Lyon in 2023 for £38 million, he was one of the new crop of PSG youngsters Luis Enrique had begun building a team around.
But while the club have been reluctant to sell, it appears a move may be sanctioned, for the right price.
Bayern have made it clear they want Barcola, while Liverpool may yet come in for him should they raise enough funds from selling Darwin Nunez.
Arsenal Transfer News
As with every Premier League club’s summer transfers, Arsenal will be hoping to get their business done as soon as possible.
But while they have let several players leave so far, no incomings have been announced as of yet.
Martin Zubimendi is likely to be the first official arrival of the summer.
❤️🤍🤝🏻 After his visit to Arsenal headquarters, Martin Zubimendi also spoke to Mikel Arteta again as he’s 100% new Arsenal player.
Official statement being prepared as final step of the story, but never in doubt: Zubi will play for #AFC. 🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/emRmHWMsW7
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 21, 2025
The Real Sociedad midfielder is said to be in London finalising his move this week.
In the other direction, four players have departed the Emirates:
- Jorginho – Flamengo (free)
- Kieran Tierney – Celtic (free)
- Nuno Tavares – Lazio (£7.6m)
- Marquinhos – Cruzeiro (undisclosed)
