Arsenal are ‘very keen’ on a deal to sign Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola this summer.
Barcola is an option to leave PSG this summer despite his role in the club’s run to a second straight Champions League final.
The France international has 12 goals and five assists this season, but competition from Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia mean minutes have been shared.
Several top teams are prepared to test PSG’s resolve in the summer. Sky Sports are reporting that Arsenal are among the teams to have spoken with Barcola’s representatives to gauge potential interest in a transfer. The Gunners are said to be ‘very keen’ on a deal, though could face competition from Barcelona and Liverpool.
Barcelona have earmarked Barcola as a potential replacement for loanee Marcus Rashford, though the finances of a deal make things difficult. Liverpool are searching for a versatile forward as Mohamed Salah prepares to leave, and Hugo Ekitike sidelined until 2027.
PSG have received no concrete offers yet, and talks are in their early stages. However, a deal is plausible this summer.
Arsenal view Barcola as a potential upgrade on Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli, who have both been linked with exits. The North Londoners are expected to make significant sales to help fund their summer business.
