Arsenal and Liverpool target Bradley Barcola from PSG

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 8:37 AM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Arsenal and Liverpool target Bradley Barcola from PSG
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Arsenal and Liverpool are reportedly in a bidding contest for Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola amid plans for squad enhancements this summer. Arsenal is also considering Vinícius Júnior, but he prefers to remain at Real Madrid. Liverpool is the frontrunner for Barcola, needing to meet PSG's £145 million price tag. Meanwhile, Real Madrid may facilitate player movements with their advances on Ivorian talent Yan Diomande.

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  • •Arsenal eyes Barcola and Vinícius Júnior as replacements for Leandro Trossard.
  • •Liverpool could land Barcola if they meet PSG's £145 million asking price.
  • •Vinícius Júnior reportedly wants to stay at Real Madrid, complicating Arsenal's pursuit.
  • •Madrid's potential acquisition of Yan Diomande may influence Vinícius' decision.
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Today’s rumours are back with a vengeance Like baggy trousers, small sunglasses and leopard print, transfer rumours are back in a big way. And there can be no doubting the transfer ambition of Premier League champions Arsenal, who are eyeing up either Vinícius Júnior or Bradley Barcola as a deluxe Leandro Trossard replacement. One sticking point for the Gunners is the former’s apparent desire to stay put at Real Madrid, while Liverpool appear to be favourites for Barcola if they can muster up the £145m Paris Saint-Germain are demanding for their fourth-best forward. The path may become clear for Vinícius to leave the Bernabéu, however, with the club closing in on a deal for Ivorian World Cup sensation Yan Diomande. Perennial prospect Endrick has also been touted for a move away from Madrid this summer. Continue reading...

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