Bradley Barcola backed to choose Liverpool transfer over Arsenal - 'There is a place for him'

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Liverpool and Arsenal are both being linked with a move for Bradley Barcola, with the PSG star one of the alternatives to have been identified after Yan Diomande snubbed a move to AnfieldBradley Barcola has hinted he could be on the move this summer(Image: Getty Images)Bradley Barcola has been told why Liverpool could be the best option for him this summer over Arsenal as speculation continues over his future.The Paris Saint-Germain star could become the subject of a major transfer saga, with both the Reds and the Gunners linked with his services. Barcola’s place in Luis Enrique’s side is coming under further threat after Yan Diomande chose the European champions as his next destination, should he leave RB Leipzig this summer.The 19-year-old was Liverpool’s primary target before that, but the Reds may now have to look at alternative options, with Barcola’s name the most high-profile to have been linked so far.There have been conflicting reports over his future in the French capital, with claims earlier this week that PSG has labeled him as not for sale being followed by hints that the Ligue 1 champions could yet have their mind changed - although it would likely take a monumental offer, with suggestions that they would look for more than the $155 million (£116M) paid by Manchester City for Elliot Anderson.Former French international and 1998 World Cup winner Christian Karembeu believes Barcola would be a good fit for either Liverpool or Arsenal, and has suggested the former might suit him better.“I think Barcola can fit in both teams,” Karembeu told Sky Sports.Bradley Barcola has been linked with both Liverpool and Arsenal(Image: Eduardo Carmim/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)“The thing is, in, for example, Arsenal for sure is a great collective philosophy, how they play with Arteta and somehow they use also some wingers, and there are many at Arsenal.“When we talk about Liverpool, there he can be more in place because Ekitike is injured, he can play on the side, so there is a place for him.“So, it depends on the deals, but also Barcola, where he feels the most.“For sure Liverpool want to come back to the elite, if I may say that, for the Champions League and so on.

Yes, I think they can count on him knowing that Arteta has built already a team for three, four years, so putting a new one maybe can help, or he can be a drop.”Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.Karembeu’s comments come after Barcola himself put his future at PSG into further doubt, having left the door open for a potential move this summer.The 23-year-old already finds himself behind Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in Paris, and Diomande’s arrival could see him fall even further down the pecking order, despite his impressive performances at this year’s World Cup.“My future?

I'm focused on the World Cup. For afterward, I don't know,” Barcola said during a press conference ahead of France’s last-16 tie against Paraguay this weekend.