Bradley Barcola makes decision on Arsenal and Liverpool transfer interest

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| Head of Sport Published July 26, 2026 12:35pm Updated July 26, 2026 12:36pm Bradley Barcola starred for France at the World Cup (Picture: Getty) Liverpool and Arsenal have been put on red alert amid a breakdown in the relationship between Bradley Barcola and Paris Saint-Germain. Barcola, who joined PSG from Lyon three years ago, had been angling for a new deal which expires in 2028, but talks stalled prior to the World Cup.

Regardless of the Ivory Coast winger’s eventual destination, Barcola appears to have made a definitive decision on his PSG future. Arsenal had been monitoring Bradley Barcola’s situation at Arsenal (Picture: Getty) Premier League champions Arsenal have held long-term interest in the versatile forward and with Mikel Arteta prioritising a new left-winger, Barcola has been firmly on the Premier League champions’ radar.

Barcola is, however, understood to have another destination in mind and is giving priority to Liverpool who are looking to rebuild under new manager Andoni Iraola. Liverpool are looking to fill the void left by Mohamed Salah’s departure (Picture: Getty) Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike is facing an extended period on the sidelines (Picture: Getty) Mohamed Salah’s departure has left a huge void to fill and with Barcola’s international teammate, Hugo Ekitike, still facing a significant period on the sidelines recovering form an Achilles injury, Liverpool are in dire need of attacking reinforcements.