£116m forward wants Arsenal over Liverpool

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Liverpool transfer news: Anfield was supposed to be the destination. Liverpool transfer news: Arsenal edge ahead of Reds in battle for Bradley Barcola According to journalist Kostas Lianos, writing for Transfer Feed, the race has taken a sharp, unexpected turn.

If he is going to pack his bags and leave France, the capital is his preference, leaving Liverpool decision-makers forced to re-evaluate their entire summer recruitment strategy. The French champions have slapped a price tag on him that exceeds £116 million.

Liverpool need to fill attacking vacancies, and Barcola fits the profile of a classic Anfield signing. Arsenal have the upper hand.