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Bradley Barcola’s true thoughts on choosing Arsenal over Liverpool this summer revealed

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Liverpool supporters got another chance to watch Bradley Barcola in action on Saturday as he started for France against Paraguay at the World Cup.Though it was ultimately a frustrating match for the winger, who was substituted on the hour after failing to break down a stubborn Paraguay back line, it was a nod to Barcola‘s quality that he started for a second consecutive knockout match.His tournament comes against a backdrop of increased speculation that he could be set to join Liverpool this summer. Photo Credit: Getty Images/David Ramos/Joe Prior/Visionhaus On Saturday, there were whisperings on social media that Barcola had decided he’d prefer to join Arsenal, but according to journalist Fabrizio Romano, that is not the case, with the 23-year-old still leaving his future ‘open’.Barcola has not decided his preferred clubThroughout the transfer saga so far, Romano has been insistent that Barcola really could leave PSG this summer, and has remained consistent in his reporting that Liverpool are pushing hard to get him.Arsenal are clearly keeping the France international in mind as well, but speaking to his YouTube channel on Sunday morning, Romano claimed that Barcola has definitely not given his preference to one club over another.“I keep telling you to keep an eye on Bradley Barcola,” he said.



At this stage I can guarantee that Barcola is keeping everything open.”Photo by Image Photo Agency/Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Sergio Arribas: The prolific former Real Madrid youngster whose goals are now attracting Liverpool“First point, while he’s at the World Cup with France, nothing will happen. Third point, he’s not ‘not for sale,’ he’s not considered a player who’s untouchable at PSG.

He’s an important player for the team, but not untouchable. But Arsenal’s priority is Morgan Rogers.