Bradley Barcola transfer latest as Arsenal has different 'top target' amid Liverpool battle

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLiverpool and Arsenal appear to be battling it out for Bradley Barcola this summer, but the Reds have seemingly been boosted by the transfer stance set out by the current Premier League champions.Bradley Barcola is a key target for Liverpool over the summer transfer window(Image: (Photo by Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty Images))The race to sign Bradley Barcola this summer is heating up, as teams position themselves to make a move for the PSG star after his World Cup journey with France comes to an end.Liverpool is one of those heavily tracking the 23-year-old, with various reports claiming there is interest in bringing him to Anfield as a potential successor to Mohamed Salah.The Reds are not alone in the battle for Barcola, as Premier League rival Arsenal has also been linked with a switch for the France international as a potential addition to Mikel Arteta's forward line in the market.As it stands, both teams will be waiting for a decision on his future, as two years remain on his contract with PSG, while its pursuit of Yan Diomande and Maghnes Akliouche has only furthered suggestions of an exit.With a face-off between Liverpool and Arsenal expected, The Athletic reports that the Gunners actually have a different "top target" instead of Barcola.It's claimed that the current priority for the Premier League champions remains a deal for Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, who has impressed over the previous season.Barcola is believed to be an alternative if they cannot get a deal over the line for the England international, but the current indication is that the focus will be placed on landing Rogers first.That could open up the path for Liverpool to strike, as the same report claims that the PSG star is "admired" by the Reds, but no move has been made yet.PSG are believed to value the Frenchman at over $134 million, which sets the bar for any team looking to do business with them if Barcola becomes available.Bradley Barcola is representing France at the World Cup(Image: Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)He isn't the only option being assessed by Andoni Iraola's team, with the winger market being scoured for options that could improve the wide areas.Brighton star Yankuba Minteh is also linked with a move by The Athletic, as he is being monitored as a high-potential option with some impressive showings in the Premier League.Koln's Said El Mala and Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo also feature on a list of possible alternatives, if Liverpool needs to look elsewhere in the market.It shows how challenging it may be for the Reds to strengthen out wide, having already added Victor Munoz to the forward line this summer.With the end of the World Cup likely to spark the transfer window into life, Liverpool will be there to land the players they need to strengthen the team out wide.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCArsenal FC