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Bradley Barcola transfer twist as Liverpool and Arsenal put on red alert over PSG star

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SportFootballChampions LeagueLiverpool and Arsenal have been linked with PSG star Bradley Barcola who will reportedly be allowed to leaveArsenal and Liverpool have been put on red alert following reports that Bradley Barcola is free to leave Paris Saint-Germain. Liverpool are actively seeking to bolster their wide options following Mohamed Salah's exit and amid their attacking difficulties this campaign, while Arsenal will reportedly look to strike while the iron is hot after ending their wait to return to the summit of English football.The French publication reports that he is currently into the final two years of his deal but negotiations regarding an extension were shelved during the latter stages of the season as the club concentrated on their successful Champions League defence, though even prior to that pause, little headway had been achieved.L'Equipe now suggests that discussions remain at an impasse.



Manager Luis Enrique is understood to favour retaining Barcola, yet the club are now open to entertaining offers for the wideman, with Liverpool and Arsenal both thought to be monitoring developments.The Guardian reported last month that the Premier League-winning tactician will be rewarded for his success with a contract extension and keys to continue improving the squad.Arsenal are not looking to stand still and while it is unlikely that they will spend a similar outlay as last summer, the Spaniard will be well-backed in the window.Get the latest World Cup news straight to your inbox by signing up to our Make Football Great Again newsletter now!A forward has been outlined a priority with Eli Junior Kroupi reportedly a target, as well as Julian Alvarez and Kvaratskhelia - who is said to be untouchable for the Parisiens.However, Barcola is a candidate for a move, as well as highly-rated Athletic Bilbao forward Nico Williams.The PSG head coach previously claimed that the forward was one for the future and one that he had invested a lot of hope in. Last year that the winger was a player that he had been "banking on" reiterating his desire to the attacker.Enrique said: "Bradley Barcola’s future?

I have no doubt he'll remain our player."We like the fact that our players are interesting to other clubs. But he's one of those young players we've been banking on.