Arsenal urged to hijack Liverpool’s move for Bradley Barcola as they close in on £80m transfer

Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version from Echo or go back to LFC Live.

SportFootballLiverpool FCParis Saint-Germain star Bradley Barcola has emerged as Liverpool's top summer transfer target as they look to replace Mohamed SalahArsenal have been urged to hijack Liverpool’s move for Paris Saint-Germain star Bradley Barcola. But after receiving encouragement that Barcola would be interested in moving to Anfield, Liverpool hope to strike a deal for the Olympique Lyonnais star.But as the Gunners close in on signing Bruno Guimaraes for £80m from Newcastle United, former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong has urged his old club to also hijack Liverpool’s attempt to land Barcola.“Mikel [Arteta] and the boys have finally got it over the line, which I’m very happy about," Frimpong told Ladbrokes.

"But they shouldn’t just win it once and be satisfied with that.“They have to keep on winning it now and dominate just like how Man United and Man City have in the past.“We’ve got the players, we’ve got a deep squad and hopefully this summer, the board are going to strengthen further, because I still think we need a couple of wingers and a proper number eight.“I feel like Declan Rice is playing in a position which isn’t natural to him, so we need a proper number eight alongside him.“For me, when it comes to realistic signings this summer, with those positions in mind, I feel like Bruno Guimaraes is someone I’d love to see at Arsenal.“And also Bradley Barcola… I think he would be very good for Arsenal. All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook page“I think we need somebody special,” he said, via Casinostugan.

I can see something in him, but I don't know his character or why he's sitting on the bench. I just hope Liverpool will make the right decision and choose the right players.”Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 away kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.