Arsenal targets Barcola as potential alternative to Rogers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 5:13 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Arsenal is exploring options to strengthen its attack, viewing Paris St-Germain's Bradley Barcola as an alternative to Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers. With Villa reportedly valuing Rogers at £130m, Arsenal's recruitment team sees Barcola, who may be available this summer, as a more feasible option. Arsenal is planning to scout Barcola during France's World Cup match against Sweden on June 30. Additionally, the club is interested in Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier, who is available on a free transfer as he is out of contract this summer.
- •Arsenal is tracking Bradley Barcola ahead of potential summer move.
- •Morgan Rogers is valued at £130m by Aston Villa.
- •Barcola's contract with PSG runs until 2028.
- •Arsenal plans to scout Barcola on June 30.
- •Illan Meslier is available as a free agent this summer.
- 5:50 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal eye Barcola as an alternative to £130m-rated Rogers
- 5:47 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal consider Barcola as alternative to Rogers
- 5:13 PMBBC Sport — Arsenal consider Barcola as alternative to Rogers
"Arsenal are ready to intensify their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola as they explore alternatives to Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers, according to the BBC.Rogers’ £130 million ...
"Arsenal view Paris St-Germain's Bradley Barcola as an alternative to Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers after receiving encouragement that the France forward might be available this summer.
"Arsenal are expected to step up their interest in Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola this week after receiving encouragement that the forward could be available this summer.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 5:50 AMArsenal eye Barcola as an alternative to £130m-rated Rogers
Arsenal are ready to intensify their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola as they explore alternatives to Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers, according to the BBC.Rogers’ £130 million ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 5:47 PMArsenal consider Barcola as alternative to Rogers
Arsenal are expected to step up their interest in Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola this week after receiving encouragement that the forward could be available this summer.
- BBC SportJun 30, 2026, 5:13 PMArsenal consider Barcola as alternative to Rogers
Arsenal view Paris St-Germain's Bradley Barcola as an alternative to Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers after receiving encouragement that the France forward might be available this summer.
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