Arsenal and Liverpool are considering moves for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, with the French champions reportedly open to a sale for a fee of €90 million. According to Sky Germany, both Premier League clubs have intensified their interest after the 23-year-old rejected a contract extension at the Parc des Princes. While Barcola remains under contract until June 2028, his dissatisfaction with a reduced role in Paris has alerted several of Europe's elite, including Chelsea and Barcelona, though the €90 million valuation has already seen Bayern Munich distance themselves from a potential deal.
Barcola's frustration and PSG's tactical shift
Despite a prolific 2024/25 campaign where he registered 40 goal contributions across all competitions, Barcola has seen his share of Ligue 1 starts drop to just 18 this season. This marginalisation is understood to be the primary driver behind his refusal to sign a new deal through to 2030. PSG's willingness to entertain offers represents a significant shift from their previous 'not for sale' stance. This pivot is mirrored by the club's scouting profile; reports in France suggest PSG are already identifying replacements, specifically monitoring RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande and Chelsea-bound Estêvão Willian. For a player who cost €45 million from Lyon in 2023, the reported €90 million price tag would represent a 100% capital gain for the Parisian club.
Strategic fit for Arsenal and Liverpool
The pursuit comes at a critical juncture for both English sides. Liverpool's interest is framed by the uncertainty surrounding Mohamed Salah's long-term future, with Barcola offering a high-output alternative on either flank. Conversely, Arsenal are prioritising a genuine competitor for Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard to provide tactical flexibility in their front three. According to Get French Football News, the lure of guaranteed starts in the Premier League is a significant factor in Barcola’s thinking. At €5 million per year, his current wages are well within the structures of both clubs, unlike the €90 million transfer fee which would approach the record £75 million Liverpool paid for Virgil van Dijk or the £105 million Arsenal committed to Declan Rice.
While negotiations remain in the preliminary stages, the player's agents are understood to be actively sounding out interest ahead of the summer window.